Be transported to a tropical island with just one sip of this delicious Coconut Mojito! Blended with creamy coconut milk and tangy frozen pineapple, this is the lovechild of a traditional mojito and a piña colada. The best part? It only takes four easy steps to make!
When we can’t be on the beach, sipping mojitos and margaritas from our own backyard is the next best thing. While it won’t completely transport us to a tropical island with warm sand between our toes and the sound of waves hitting the shore, we’ll feel like we’re almost there.
I’m thrilled to share my take on a timeless cocktail: a blended coconut mojito. During the sweltering summer months, when we’re all looking for ways to cool off, this is my go-to. With frozen pineapples, creamy coconut milk, and fresh mint and lime juices, think of this refreshing cocktail as a classic mojito with an island twist. Mojito de coco: the dreamy blend of a mojito and a piña colada!
Indulgent and refreshing, you’ll feel revitalized and cooled down in just one sip. You might not be on a Caribbean vacation, but this coconut mojito will transport you, if only for just a moment. So what are we waiting for? Let’s get into it!
For more tropical-inspired recipes, check out my Spicy Watermelon Mojito Salad, Passion Fruit Martini, and Bubbly Pear Margarita.
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Why You'll Love It
What I love most about this coconut mojito is it’s like an island vacation in a chilled glass. Mint and pineapple make it refreshing, while coconut milk makes it creamy and nutty, with a touch of natural sweetness to complement the white rum. But the best part is that it’s easy to make! With simple ingredients and only four steps, you’ll have a decadent, refreshing coco mojito beverage to enjoy after a long workday, at a girls' night, or a weekend backyard gathering.
- Easy and foolproof! Making a blended mojito coconut is as easy as 1, 2, 3 (and 4). Literally. It takes only four simple steps to make! It’s a special treat without a double-digit price tag.
- Sweet but not too sweet. With the natural sweetness from the agave and the canned coconut milk, your sweet tooth will be satisfied without feeling overwhelmed by too much sugar.
- Refreshing and revitalizing. Take yourself to the beach, without leaving your backyard! The combination of white rum, mint, pineapple, fresh lime juice, agave, and coconut milk is a vacation in a glass. Enjoy a refreshing treat during the long, hot summer days.
🥂Make it A Rosy Moment
Elevate your frozen coconut mojito into a full-blown rosy moment with these creative serving ideas:
- Tropical Brunch Bash: Serve these frosty mojitos in chilled coupe glasses rimmed with toasted coconut. Add a wedge of pineapple and a tiny sprig of fresh mint for that just-back-from-vacation vibe.
- Poolside Happy Hour- Pour into tall, frosty glasses and float a thin pineapple slice on. For an extra-refreshing twist, swap the coconut milk for coconut water — lighter, slushier, and ideal for the hottest days.
- Late Summer Dinner Party: Batch-blend a big pitcher, and serve in vintage tiki mugs with a spritz of fresh lime over the top just before serving. Scatter a few edible flowers or mint leaves on a tray of crushed ice to really elevate your spread!
Important Ingredients
Rum: Let’s be honest, the real star of the show in this coconut mojito is the rum. The best rum for a blended coconut mojito is a light rum, like white or silver. It’s crisp and clear, meaning it has a clean, neutral flavor profile that won’t dilute the color of the drink, nor drown the flavor.
Some solid white and silver rum options are Havana Club Anejo Blanco, Bacardi Silver, Port of Entry Rum, or Mount Gray Eclipse Rum.
Frozen Pineapple - Sweet and fruity, pineapple is the core of this tropical drink. Adding a subtle tartness that offsets the creaminess of the coconut milk and citrus of the limes, the pineapple will make this coconut mojito tangy without being too overwhelming.
Coconut Milk - Coconut milk is a necessity! Not only does it make the drink smooth and creamy, but it also provides a nice sweetness that complements the tart pineapple. For extra creaminess and sweetness, opt for sweetened cream of coconut.
Limes - Fresh lime will pack a punch of citrus, elevating this refreshing cocktail to star status.
Agave - Agave gives a natural, fruity sweetness without too much sugar, and balances the strong pineapple and citrus flavors of the drink.
Mint Leaves - Mint is key to making the coconut mojito cooling, refreshing, and full of flavor. Without mint, a mojito wouldn’t be…well, a mojito! This recipe calls for a quarter-cup of mint leaves, but you can add more or less depending on your preference. But make sure you leave a few extra leaves out for a garnish.
Garnishes - Dress up the drink with a wedge of pineapple or lime, more mint leaves, shredded/toasted coconut, or even a sea salt rim!
Swaps and Substitutions
This creamy coconut mojito recipe is easy to customize! Here are a few simple modifications:
- Coconut Water. Not keen on overly-creamy blended drinks? Swap out the coconut milk for coconut water instead to thin out the consistency.
- Sweetener. This recipe calls for agave as a sweetener, a light, fruitier, and more natural option. But you can also use a traditional simple syrup or maple syrup.
- Fruit. If you’re not a fan of pineapple, don’t worry! You can use a variety of other fruits to make the mojito of your dreams — a mango, blueberry, or strawberry mojito — the choices really are endless.
Full Recipe Below
Find the full list of ingredients & measurements below!
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1: In a high-powered blender, combine the frozen pineapple, coconut milk, rum, lime juice, agave, mint leaves, and ice.
- Step 2: Blend until smooth and frothy. Add a splash of coconut water if needed to create the perfect consistency.
- Step 3: Pour into 4 chilled glasses.
- Step 4: Garnish with mint sprigs, pineapple or lime wedges, or toasted coconut flakes. Enjoy!
Top Tip
This coconut mojito recipe serves four. To serve fewer, halve the recipe. If you’re entertaining a crowd, double or triple it to serve up to 8. Want to impress even more? Put the blended mojito into a pitcher and let guests help themselves.
Tips for the Perfect....
The magic is in the details! Follow these easy tips to whip up the best coconut mojito ever.
- Blend until smooth. Make sure you blend the ingredients thoroughly until silky smooth to avoid unnecessary and unwelcome chunks – no fun!
- Adjust consistency and sweetness to taste. Too thick and creamy for your liking? Add some coconut water to thin it out without losing its coconut flavor. Not sweet enough for your preferences? Blend in more agave.
- Chill the glasses. Pop the glasses into the freezer while you’re making the mojitos to keep them cool. This will keep the blended mojito from melting after being poured.
Recipe Variations
Add some pizzazz with any of these adjustments:
- On the Rocks: Make it on the rocks! Forgo the blender, and muddle the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker, classic style, topped with club soda.
- Coconut Rum: Can’t get enough coconut? Use a coconut rum to amp up the nutty tropical flavor.
- Make it non-alcoholic: Turn this cocktail into a mocktail with a zero-proof spirit. Omit the white rum and use a rum alternative instead, like this one from Ritual Zero Proof.
💡Recipe FAQ
A traditional mojito calls for fresh mint leaves, fresh lemon juice, agave, and rum. For a blended coconut mojito, you’ll need frozen pineapple (or frozen fruit of your choice) and coconut milk.
Light rum, like white or silver, is the best rum for mojitos. It’s clean, clear, and neutral, meaning it won’t dilute the flavor.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Blended Coconut Mojitos
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 4 glasses
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup canned coconut milk full-fat for creaminess
- 8 oz white rum
- 2 oz lime juice
- 2 tablespoon agave
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves plus extra for garnish
- 2 cups ice
- a splash of coconut water if it’s too thick optional
- Toasted coconut flakes for garnish
- Wedge of Pineapple or lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender, combine frozen pineapple, coconut milk, rum, lime juice, sweetener, mint, and ice.
- Blend until smooth and frothy. Add a splash of coconut water if needed to create the perfect consistency.
- Pour into chilled 4 glasses.
- Garnish with a mint sprig, a wedge of pineapple, or even toasted coconut flakes!
Notes
- Blend until smooth. Make sure you blend the ingredients thoroughly until silky smooth to avoid unnecessary and unwelcome chunks – no fun!
- Adjust consistency and sweetness to taste. Too thick and creamy for your liking? Add some coconut water to thin it out without losing its coconut flavor. Not sweet enough for your preferences? Blend in more agave.
- Chill the glasses. Pop the glasses into the freezer while you’re making the mojitos to keep them cool. This will keep the blended mojito from melting after being poured.
- Serving size. This recipe serves two. Double or triple it to serve up 6 or 8 people.
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