Strawberry Coconut Cooler (Printable)
Strawberries and coconut milk blended with lime and agave into a chilled, frothy summer drink.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
→ Liquids
03 - 1 cup coconut milk, chilled
04 - 1/2 cup coconut water, chilled
05 - 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey (optional)
→ Ice & Garnish
06 - 1 cup ice cubes
07 - Strawberry slices, for garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Combine strawberries, lime juice, coconut milk, coconut water, and agave syrup or honey in a blender.
02 - Blend mixture until thoroughly smooth and creamy.
03 - Add ice cubes and continue blending until ice is finely crushed, creating a frothy consistency.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sweetener if desired.
05 - Pour the cooler into chilled serving glasses.
06 - Top with strawberry slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like you borrowed a beach holiday just for an afternoon.
- The ingredients are easy to find and forgiving if you feel like improvising.
02 -
- Rushing the ice step results in a watery drink—give it that final blend for the fluffy, slushy texture.
- Switch to full-fat coconut milk if you want a more indulgent treat; it completely changes the creaminess.
03 -
- Chill your blender jar for a few minutes before blending—the drink stays colder and frothier.
- Half-freezing some of your berries before blending gives a thicker, almost sorbet-like finish.