Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito.
Getting tropical with this fun and easy Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito. White and coconut rum mixed with plenty of fresh lime and mint. This mojito is made creamy with coconut cream and topped off with ginger beer for a fizzy, gingery kick. It’s creamy and refreshing…the perfect tropical mojito. A sweet lime sugar-rimmed glass really seals the deal and keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
If I could magically transport myself to a tropical beach in the Bahamas (or any tropical destination for that matter), I would do it in a heartbeat. Doesn’t that sound nice? Warm sunshine, blue waters, temperatures in the eighty’s plus? Yes, it’s my dream right now.
But the reality? I’m here in Colorado for the unforeseen future. It’s OK, I’m alright with this. I have creamy coconut lime mojitos and an imagination so vivid it’s almost as if I really am sipping this mojito down in the Bahamas…with not a care in the world.
Yup. Today we have to tap into our inner ten your old selves and use our imaginations to transport us somewhere tropical.
In all seriousness here, this mojito is without a doubt one of my favorite cocktails…at least for the moment. It has all the things I love. It’s coconutty, heavy on the lime, creamy, and spiked with a little bit of gingery fizzy bubbles. It’s surely not your average mojito, but it is all things GOOD. And so simple to create using ingredients you hopefully already have on hand.
Here are the details.
Keeping this quick because we have mojitos to enjoy.
This mojito contains all of the following…
lots of lime…because no mojito is complete without lime.
lots of mint…again, you need this for that classic mojito flavor.
white rum…an obvious must.
coconut rum…for some tropical flair.
coconut milk…for creaminess, and it must be canned coconut milk, you need that coconut cream.
ginger beer…sure you could use soda water, but if you have it on hand, ginger beer is so much better.
First, make a little bit of salty lime sugar for the rim of your glass. It’s simple…lime + sugar + flaky sea salt.
Next, muddle the lime and mint together. Add both the rums, then the coconut milk. Shake, shake, and yes, shake a little more. Now strain into a glass and top off with ginger beer. Now enjoy. Preferably sprinkled with a touch more of that lime sugar.
Trust me, it’s the right thing to do.
Some notes for you all…
The mojito will have foam on top once you add the ginger beer. Just gently stir to combine and the foam will subside. Also? I kind of like the foaminess, it makes the drink feel just a touch more indulgent.
As the mojito sits and becomes even colder, the coconut milk may slowly separate from the rum. I don’t normally notice it much, but coconut milk brands vary greatly and can cause different outcomes. Just gently stir to mix everything back up again, then continue drinking
It’s traditional to add sugar to a mojito when muddling the lime and mint together, but personally, I don’t add any sugar to the drink itself. I find the drink to be sweet enough with the additions of the sugared rim and the ginger beer. But if you like a sweeter drink, use the sugar.
And to sum this one up for you real quick? This mojito is creamy, minty, fizzy and full of coconut and lime flavors. It uses a mix of ingredients I often have on hand (hello to rum, canned coconut, and ginger beer, from the pantry, and limes plus mint from the fridge). I hope you all have these on hand as well.
Pretty much my dream drink right now. Added bonus? This one is insanely quick and easy to put together. So let’s all enjoy a Saturday night mojito together. And maybe even an Easter Sunday mojito as well!
ENJOY!
Lastly, if you make this creamy coconut lime mojito, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito
Creamy yet refreshing...the perfect tropical mojito!
Ingredients
- 1 lime, quartered
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 1-2 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) white rum
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) coconut rum
- 1/4 cup canned full fat coconut milk well stirred
- ginger beer for topping
Lime Sugar
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
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1. To make the lime sugar. Combine the lime zest, sugar, and a pinch of salt on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in sugar, then fill with ice.
2. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, muddle the lime, mint, and sugar (if using) together, squashing everything to release the juices. Add the white rum and coconut rum. Fill with ice and shake until combined. Add the coconut milk and shake.
3. Strain into your prepared glass. Slowly top with ginger beer, then gently stir to combine. Enjoy immediately.
Recipe Notes
Foam on Top: the mojito will have foam on top once you add the ginger beer. Just gently stir to combine and the foam will subside.
Coconut Milk Separation: as the mojito sits in the ice, the coconut milk may slowly separate from the rum. I don't normally notice it much, but coconut milk brands vary and can cause different outcomes. Just gently stir to mix everything, then continue drinking!
Sugar: I don't personally add the sugar to the drink, as I find the drink to be sweet enough with the sugared rim and the ginger beer, but if you like a sweeter drink, use the sugar.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Creamy Coconut Lime Mojito Punch
Creamy yet refreshing...the perfect tropical mojito!
Ingredients
- 4 limes, quartered
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) white rum
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) coconut rum
- 1 cup canned full fat coconut milk well stirred
- 2-3 cans (12 ounce) ginger beer for topping
LIME SUGAR
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
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1. To make the lime sugar. Combine the lime zest, sugar, and a pinch of salt on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in sugar, then fill with ice.
2. Combine the lime juice, mint, and sugar (if using) in a large pitcher. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Add the white rum, coconut rum, and coconut milk, stirring to evenly combine. Chill until ready to serve.
3. When ready to serve, pour into glasses and top off each glass with ginger beer, gently stirring to combine. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Foam on Top: the mojito will have foam on top once you add the ginger beer. Just gently stir to combine and the foam will subside.
Coconut Milk Separation: as the mojito sits in the ice, the coconut milk may slowly separate from the rum. I don't normally notice it much, but coconut milk brands vary and can cause different outcomes. Just gently stir to mix everything, then continue drinking!
Sugar: I don't personally add the sugar to the drink, as I find the drink to be sweet enough with the sugared rim and the ginger beer, but if you like a sweeter drink, use the sugar.
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yum another great cocktail, thank you!
Thank you so much Sabrina! xTieghan
My daughter picked this one to make this evening. Only complaint was I should’ve made more, but I only had ONE ginger beer on hand! A great combination of flavors- Thanks for a great cocktail recipe!
Hi Cassandra! I am so glad this turned out so well for you both! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
Good to know that works too! I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.
Thank you! xTieghan
Never tried a mojito with ginger beer added in to it, sound so exiting!
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Thank you Johanna! I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
can you make it non alcoholic
Hi Faith! Yes, of course! I would just omit the alcohol! I hope you love this! xTieghan
I just made this and holy moly is it amazing! Something about the creaminess makes it feel so indulgent. Just what I needed for my quarantine blues. I can’t wait to be able to have friends over and make a big batch!
Hi Brittany! I am so glad you loved this! Thank you so much for trying it! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan! What brand of rum did you use? This looks excellent, can’t wait to try!
Hi Kylie! I typically use Captain Morgan, but you can use a nicer one if preferred! I hope you love these mojitos! xTieghan
Made this for my family and they looooved it. Tastes sensational x
So amazing! Thank you so much Mal! xTieghan
Omg, you’re making quarantine exciting, Tieghan! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!
Aw I am so glad you like these! I hope you try them! xTieghan
Hi, what brand of coconut rum do you use? Is that Malibu?
Hi Radkovic! Yes, I use Malibu and Captain Morgan at times! xTieghan
It looks just wonderful. Would there happen to be a non-alcoholic option to this?
Hi Amna! I would just omit! You could also add ginger beer if you would like! I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
I love traditional mojitos, and this was such a good variation!
I am so glad you enjoyed this too Emily! Thank you! xTieghan
REFRESHING!! I omitted the rum and substituted extra NON-alcoholic ginger beer to make it alcohol-free. Kinda makes me feel specia! 😉
I am so glad this turned out so well for you Lauren! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
So, so, so good! Drank this in the backyard last night with a neighbor. She was on her side of the fence and I was on mine. Gotta do what you gotta do when you are in isolation!
I am so glad you both enjoyed this one, Anne! It is so great you are still meeting up with each other and practicing social distancing!
Wow, I need to try it! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Thank you Noemi! xTieghan
Made this drink and was a solid 5 out of 5. Very flavorful and delicious.
Thank you so much Denney! xTieghan
LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe!! So refreshing and tasty!!
Thank you so much Jaycie! xTieghan
Yet another Hit!!! Loved this so much.
So amazing! Thank you so much Jennifer! xTieghan
This was amazing paired with your Taquitos! All of the HBH recipes and Super Simple are getting me through quarantine! Thank you ❤️
Thank you Lauren! I hope you are staying healthy and well!! xTieghan
Just made this and it is delicious! I didn’t use sugar and didn’t have mint and it’s still perfect!
I am really glad this one turned out so well for you, Margeaux! Thank you so much for trying it! xTieghan
Absolutely delicious! Love love love this drink!
Thank you so much Jenny! xTieghan
This was perfect for quarantine drinks on the balcony with my boo. Seriously amazing. I have never made any drink so delicious and it was so easy. Thank you!!
Thank you so much Katie! xTieghan
WOW!!! This looks great but tastes even better. Cannot wait to make a big batch of this for my next girls night! Thank you
Thank you so much Lucy! I hope you all love this! xTieghan
This looks amazing! But I can’t stand beer. Does ginger beer taste like beer?
Hi Terry! It does not! It actually tastes more like a ginger soda. I hope you love this recipe! Please let me know if there is anything else I can help with! xTieghan
SO excited to find this recipe. I love creamy drinks but, have a sensitivity to milk. But not coconut milk! The addition of fresh mint, right from the garden, was delicious. Thank you so much.
I am glad you found it as well! Thank you for trying this one, Mollie!! I hope you continue to love others of mine as well! xTieghan
Hooooleeee moly. This was AMAZING! I made it exactly as the recipe describes (except I used spicy non-alcoholic gingerbeer b/c I was too lazy to make another stop at the liquor store). It is SO full of flavour, creamy, tangy, spicy, a little tart, and not overwhelmingly sweet. I chugged the first one and had to make a pitcher. Thank you!!
Thank you so much Laura!! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I love this! The balance of flavors is perfect, and I omitted the sugar as I prefer more tart than sweet drinks. Thanks!
Hey Jamie,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Looks so yummy! Any thoughts what you could use instead of ginger beer? Love all your posts! Thank you for all the yummy motivation!
Hey Christy,
You could do a sparkling water in place of the ginger beer. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi!
If I don’t have a cocktail shaker or a jar large enough to fit all the liquids can I use a blender? Thanks! I really want to try this recipe out!!
Hey Nina,
Yes, that would work just fine! I hope you love the recipe, cheers! xTieghan
Delicious. Very refreshing. Sometimes coconut milk drinks are too thick and sweet but the fresh lime and ginger beer lightened everything up. I was expecting not to like it so I only made one for my daughter. When I tried It I quickly made another. I’m so glad we bought a mint plant at the nursery last week and had it on the kitchen counter until it warms up enough to plant it. I LOVE a fun and EASY cocktail!!!
Hey Karen,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Looks great, but can I use ginger ale instead of ginger beer? Is the taste similar?
Hey Mona,
Ginger beer is not as sweet as ginger ale, if you can find ginger beer I would recommend using that:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Would love to know your favorite canned coconut milk. So many choices out there.
Hey Melody,
I really love the Native Forest brand! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This drink was delicious, made it this weekend and it was a bit hit from everyone!
Hey Quinn,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Happy Monday! xTieghan
This looks delicious! You mention ginger beer in several different recipes— what are your go-to brands?
Thanks! Looking forward to tasting this!!!
Hey Zoe,
Thanks so much! I really like Gosling or Bundaberg ginger beer. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan