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3 Classic Cocktail Riffs using Coco Lopez for National Coconut Day

Celebrate National Coconut Day, June 26th, with Coco Lopez.

While Coco Lopez has long been celebrated for its role in creating the perfect Piña Colada, its versatility extends far beyond this iconic tropical drink. Bartenders are discovering a wide range of cocktails that benefit from its rich, creamy coconut flavor.

“It can be used in craft cocktails such as Coconut Mojitos, Coconut Margaritas, Martinis, and more,” shares Jose Luis (Papo) Suarez for Coco Lopez.

Check out these three riffs on classic cockails using Coco Lopez Real Cream of Coconut and celebrate National Coconut Day!

Coconut Collins

by Bartender Erin Rea

Ingredients

2 oz. Waterloo No. 9 Gin
¾ oz. lemon juice
¾ oz. simple syrup
¾ oz. Coco Lopez Real Cream of Coconut

Preparation

Shake vigorously over ice, strain into tall glass with fresh ice.
Top with soda water, garnish with lemon.

White Coconut Martini

Ingredients

1 ¼ oz. Vanilla Vodka
¾ oz. half and half
½ oz. coconut rum
½ oz. Coco Lopez Real Cream of Coconut

Preparation

In a shaker, stir together the half and half, coconut rum, vodka, and Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut.
Place ice cubes in Martini shaker.
Cover, shake.
Pour into a chilled Martini glass.
Garnish with vanilla beans.

Hennessy Piña Colada

Ingredients

2 oz. Hennessy V.S
½ oz. spiced rum
3 oz. pineapple rum
1 oz. Coco Lopez Real Cream of Coconut
Dash of cherry brandy

Preparation

Add ingredients, except cherry brandy, to a shaker tin with ice.
Shake until chilled, pour into a Hurricane glass with crushed ice.
Float a splash of cherry brandy on top.
Garnish with pineapple wedge and cherry.

Additional Notes

Frozen: Add all ingredients to blender with scoop of ice and blend until smooth.

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