Strawberry Coconut Cooler (Printable)

A frothy vegan cooler of strawberries, coconut milk, and coconut water, brightened with lime and mint.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup chilled coconut milk
04 - 1/2 cup chilled coconut water
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 fresh strawberries, lime juice, coconut milk, coconut water, and agave syrup (if preferred) in a blender.
02 - Blend mixture on high speed until completely smooth.
03 - Add ice cubes and continue blending until the ice is crushed and the mixture turns frothy.
04 - Taste the cooler and adjust sweetness by adding more agave syrup or honey if desired.
05 - Pour the prepared mixture into chilled serving glasses.
06 - Garnish with strawberry slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the secret weapon for impressing friends at any gathering without spending ages by the stove.
  • Almost too easy, but always feels like a treat you’d get on a tropical vacation.
02 -
  • Once I forgot to chill the coconut milk, and the drink turned out a little watery—lesson learned: everything cold makes a difference.
  • Switching from honey to maple syrup for a vegan option changed the flavor in a surprisingly delicious way.
03 -
  • Always taste your coconut water and strawberries before blending—the flavors vary a lot, and a too-tart batch can be balanced with a little extra sweetener.
  • With really ripe strawberries, you can even skip the syrup entirely.

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