The Coconut Pineapple Mojito
A creamy, minty, tropical twist on the classic mojito that transports you directly to a Caribbean beach.
Welcome to the GND Recipes Library! What happens when a Piña Colada meets a Mojito? Pure tropical magic. This cocktail takes the refreshing, herbaceous mint of a mojito and blends it with the rich, creamy sweetness of coconut and pineapple. It is the ultimate summer vacation in a glass.
Recipe Details
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
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Servings: 1 Drink
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Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
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2 oz White Rum (or Coconut Rum for extra flavor)
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1 oz Cream of Coconut
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1 oz Pineapple juice
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1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
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6-8 Fresh mint leaves
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Splash of club soda
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Crushed ice
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GND Pineapple Half Slices for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Muddle: In a tall glass, gently muddle the mint leaves with the fresh lime juice just enough to release the oils.
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Mix base: In a separate cocktail shaker, vigorously shake the rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice with ice until completely smooth and frothy.
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Combine: Pour the frothy mixture into the tall glass with the muddled mint.
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Ice & Top: Fill the glass to the brim with crushed ice, top with a small splash of club soda, and stir gently to pull the mint upwards.
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Garnish: Crown your tropical creation with a spectacular dehydrated pineapple half-slice.
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