I’m delighted to report that my obsession with the marriage of coconut and lime has continued. I’ve been enjoying the zingy combination in these coconut macaroons forever now, have been thinking about translating it into a cocktail form.
Virginia Tourism is currently running a #CrushFridayVA campaign, encouraging people to actually use their vacation days, and get out there to enjoy everything our beautiful state has to offer. But, being the lush that I am, my mind immediately went to the libation when I saw the hashtag.
And in all honesty, what better way to crush Friday then by enjoying a cocktail on my front porch here on this perfect little island that I call home? So, I’ve decided to make sharing a new crush recipe on Friday a weekly thing over the next couple of months here on Tide & Thyme, or until the various crushable fruits run out at least!
Now, I’ve turned many random fruits into margaritas in the past, but by swapping out tequila for vodka – well…by golly then you’ve got a crush on your hands. And, besides the usual suspects of orange and grapefruit, is pretty much uncharted territory here on the blog. Which frankly, is pretty damn lame…
Anywho, I figured a Coconut Lime Crush would be an ideal first candidate. Rich and sweet Cream of Coconut acts as the base, along with fresh lime juice. A generous splash of vodka and triple sec, then topped off with some sparkling water. It’s a light and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for springtime sipping. Get out there and get your crush on y’all!
Coconut Lime Crush
1/2 cup cream of coconut (find in the cocktail mixers aisle)
2 limes, juiced
1/3 cup vodka
1/4 cup triple sec
sparkling water
ice
lime wedges, garnish
shaved coconut, garnish
Fill two glasses with ice and set aside.
Combine cream of coconut, lime juice, vodka, and triple sec into a mason jar. Shake well to combine.
Fill glasses 3/4 of the way full, topping off glasses with the sparkling water. Gently stir, and garnish with a slice of lime and some coconut shavings on top before serving.
