Have a good time World Coconut Day with a Coconut Collins made with Coco Lopez Actual Cream of Coconut as our Drink of the Week.
Whereas Coco Lopez is extensively identified for its use in Piña Coladas and frozen drinks, it may be utilized in craft cocktails reminiscent of a Coconut Mojito, Coconut Margarita, and Martinis.
“When you take a look at our cream elements you’ll discover that our first ingredient is coconut,” says common supervisor, Jose (Papo) Luis Suarez.
“All different lotions record both sugar or record coconut juice or coconut milk (which is a mix of sugar, coconut, and water) to keep away from placing sugar as the primary ingredient. We additionally use pure refined white sugar. Our cream is just not white like different manufacturers, it’s off white to a brownish, darkish cream colour however amazingly as quickly as you combine it with water (or ice) it turns instantly white with a wealthy coconut taste. Coco Lopez is so wealthy in taste that when bartenders craft their cocktails there isn’t any want to make use of loads. Our cream can be utilized as a substitution of any sweetener with out overpowering the opposite elements and the ultimate desired taste.”
Coconut Collins
by Erin Rea – Dripping Springs, Texas
Components
- 2 oz. Waterloo No. 9 Gin
- ¾ oz. lemon juice
- ¾ oz. easy syrup
- ¾ oz. Coco Lopez Actual Cream of Coconut
Preparation
- Shake vigorously over ice.
- Pressure right into a tall glass with recent ice.
- High with soda water.
- Garnish with lemon.
