Tropical Coconut-Ginger Cooler
A bright and creamy tropical cooler combining coconut cream and fresh ginger with a splash of lime for balance. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together white rum, coconut cream, fresh lime juice 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 220 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
- 1 oz coconut cream
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz ginger beer
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 slice lime wheel
- 1 tsp toasted coconut flakes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a shaker, add 1.5 oz white rum, 1 oz coconut cream, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger.
- Step 2: Fill the shaker with crushed ice to the top and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and frothy.
- Step 3: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled tall glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz ginger beer and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim and sprinkle 1 tsp toasted coconut flakes on the surface for aroma and texture.
