Coconut Water Cocktails

A coconut-water infused cocktail is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer night—plus it’s packed with potassium, a healthy alternative to coconut milk or Crème de Coconut. Bartenders are putting a new twist on a favorite tropical flavor with these beach-inspired drinks:

Honeydew-coconut cocktails

~ Ingredients  

• 4 cups cubed fresh honeydew melon
• 1/4 cup cream of coconut
• 1 1/4 cups pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup melon-flavor liqueur
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• Ice

 ~ Directions 

• In a blender combine melon cubes and cream of coconut. Cover and blend until smooth.
• Transfer mixture to a large pitcher.
• Add pineapple juice, melon liqueur, vodka, and lime juice to melon mixture in pitcher. Stir to combine. Pour into six ice-filled 8-ounce glasses.

The Governor’s Punch

~ Ingredients  

• 2 ounces coconut water
• 1 ounce Governor’s Reserve Coconut Rum
• ½ Cayman lime, freshly squeezed
• 1 drizzle of brown sugar simple syrup (or a dash of dark brown sugar)
• 1 coconut shell (optional, for serving)

 ~ Directions  

• Combine all ingredients in a shaker and serve in a coconut shell (optional).

Coconut Flower Martini

~ Ingredients  

• 2 ounces  elderflower liqueur
• 3 ounces coconut water
• Edible orchid for garnish

 ~ Directions

• Mix elderflower liqueur  and coconut water. Serve in a martini glass garnished with an edible orchid.