Strawberry Coconut Cooler (Printable)
Chilled strawberries with coconut milk and water, brightened by lime and mint; vegan, gluten-free.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Place strawberries, lime juice, coconut milk, coconut water, and agave syrup or honey (if using) into a blender.
02 - Blend mixture on high speed until completely smooth.
03 - Add ice cubes to the blender and continue blending until the ice is fully crushed and the mixture is frothy.
04 - Taste the cooler and adjust sweetness as desired by adding more agave syrup or honey if required. Blend briefly if added.
05 - Pour the cooler into chilled serving glasses.
06 - Garnish each glass with fresh strawberry slices and mint leaves. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Your blender does all the work while you daydream about sandy beaches.
- It suits everyone at the table—vegan, gluten-free, and endlessly customizable.
02 -
- If you skip chilling the coconut milk, your cooler turns out thin and a bit flat — learned that by trying to rush a batch once.
- Full-fat coconut milk creates an irresistibly creamy texture—light versions just can't compete in flavor or satisfaction.
03 -
- Invest in good coconut milk — the whole drink depends on its creaminess and depth.
- Once, I discovered that blending the ice in stages keeps everything from overflowing and gives the best texture.