Coconut Lemongrass Rum Cooler
A tropical cooler featuring smooth rum blended with creamy coconut water and fresh lemongrass for a light, fragrant sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together white rum, coconut water, lemongrass syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz white rum
- 2 oz coconut water
- 3/4 oz lemongrass syrup
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz club soda
- enough to fill glass crushed ice
- 1 for garnish lemongrass stalk
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass halfway with crushed ice.
- Step 2: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, pour 1.5 oz white rum, 2 oz coconut water, 3/4 oz lemongrass syrup, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently once with a bar spoon.
- Step 6: Garnish with a fresh lemongrass stalk standing upright for aroma and visual appeal.
