3 Basic Cocktail Riffs utilizing Coco Lopez for Nationwide Coconut Day

Rejoice Nationwide Coconut Day, June twenty sixth, with Coco Lopez.

Whereas Coco Lopez has lengthy been celebrated for its function in creating the proper Piña Colada, its versatility extends far past this iconic tropical drink. Bartenders are discovering a variety of cocktails that profit from its wealthy, creamy coconut taste.

“It may be utilized in craft cocktails comparable to Coconut Mojitos, Coconut Margaritas, Martinis, and extra,” shares Jose Luis (Papo) Suarez for Coco Lopez.

Take a look at these three riffs on traditional cockails utilizing Coco Lopez Actual Cream of Coconut and rejoice Nationwide Coconut Day!

Coconut Collins

by Bartender Erin Rea

Substances

• 2 oz. Waterloo No. 9 Gin
• ¾ oz. lemon juice
• ¾ oz. easy syrup
• ¾ oz. Coco Lopez Actual Cream of Coconut

Preparation

1. Shake vigorously over ice, pressure into tall glass with contemporary ice.
2. Prime with soda water, garnish with lemon.

White Coconut Martini

Substances

• 1 ¼ oz. Vanilla Vodka
• ¾ oz. half and half
• ½ oz. coconut rum
• ½ oz. Coco Lopez Actual Cream of Coconut

Preparation

1. In a shaker, stir collectively the half and half, coconut rum, vodka, and Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut.
2. Place ice cubes in Martini shaker.
3. Cowl, shake.
4. Pour into a calming Martini glass.
5. Garnish with vanilla beans.

Hennessy Piña Colada

Substances

• 2 oz. Hennessy V.S
• ½ oz. spiced rum
• 3 oz. pineapple rum
• 1 oz. Coco Lopez Actual Cream of Coconut
• Sprint of cherry brandy

Preparation

1. Add elements, besides cherry brandy, to a shaker tin with ice.
2. Shake till chilled, pour right into a Hurricane glass with crushed ice.
3. Float a splash of cherry brandy on high.
4. Garnish with pineapple wedge and cherry.

Further Notes

Frozen: Add all elements to blender with scoop of ice and mix till clean.