Tropical Mint Coconut Cooler
A creamy and refreshing tropical cocktail blending coconut cream, fresh mint, and citrus for a smooth, cooling sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 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 210 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
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 6 (plus 1 sprig for garnish) fresh mint leaves
- to fill glass crushed ice
- 1 (for garnish) lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 6 fresh mint leaves with 1/2 oz simple syrup to release aroma but avoid tearing leaves.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz white rum, 1 oz coconut cream, and 3/4 oz fresh lime juice to the shaker.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with crushed ice to the brim and shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled and creamy.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 5: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel placed on the rim.






