As Monday, September 2 is World Coconut Day, we have decided to go slightly nuts and compile a list of the best coconut gin cocktails for you all to enjoy!
As a Think Gin Club member, you get to enjoy these excellent cocktail recipes as well as a box of the month that contains gin, mixer, snacks, gifts and more. If you’re not a member and would like to sign-up, then join our craft gin club today.
Coconut Gin & Tonic
This play on a classic will be one of the best gin & tonics that you will ever have.
Make sure to garnish with a fresh lime wedge for the best taste.
Ingredients
40ml Gin
40ml Coconut Water
Tonic Water to Top
Lime Wedge
Ice Cubes
Method
Add ice cubes to a glass. Pour over gin and coconut water and top up with tonic water. Stir with a spoon and garnish with a lime wedge.
Recommended Garnish
A fresh wedge of lime.
Coconut & Elderflower Gin Martini
This tropical twist on a traditional elderflower martini uses coconut syrup.
Serve immediately and with a slice of lime.
Ingredients
100ml Gin
15ml Coconut Syrup
15ml Elderflower Cordial
Juice of ½ a lime
A Slice of Lime
Crushed Ice
Method
Place the gin in the fridge the night before to chill. When ready, take the gin and mix it with coconut syrup, elderflower cordial and lime juice together, adding more lime juice if required. Crush ice and divide between 2 martini glasses. Pour the mixture over.
Recommended Garnish
The perfect garnish is a slice of lime or a mint leaf.
Coconut Gin Sour
This cocktail requires a bit of preparation but is worth it for the result!
Make sure to a sprig of coriander.
Ingredients
60ml Gin
Toasted Coconut Syrup
- 128g Sugar
- 290ml Water
- 128g Shredded Coconut
3 Coriander sprigs
20ml Fresh Lime Juice
3 Angostura Bitters Dashes
Ice Cubes
Method
To make the coconut syrup, toast the coconut in a pan on a low heat until golden brown. Add the toasted coconut to a saucepan with sugar and water and bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, cool and strain.
Add the strained mixture, 3 sprigs of coriander and lime juice to a shaker and muddle. Add all the other ingredients and ice cubes. Shake and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a sprig of coriander.
Recommended Garnish
Garnish with a sprig of coriander
Coconut Gin Crush
The perfect drink to cool you down on a warm day! This tropical twist will be certain to leave you with a refreshing taste.
For the best garnish, top with edible flowers.
Ingredients
60ml Gin
30ml Cream of Coconut
20ml Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
¼ tsp Orange Blossom Water
Edible Flowers for Garnish
3 Ice Cubes
Crushed Ice
Method
Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with the ice cubes, shake for 5 seconds. Pour over crushed ice, add additional crushed ice and garnish with edible flowers.
Recommended Garnish
Garnish with edible flowers
Coconut & Pineapple Gin Fizz
This cocktail is perfect for getting those tropical flavours and bring back memories of the warmer temperatures.
Garnish with a chunk of pineapple or a mint sprig for the best flavour.
Ingredients
50ml Gin
100ml Pineapple Juice
10ml Lime Juice
50ml Club Soda
1 Mint Sprig
1 A handful of Crushed Ice
Method
Add the pineapple juice, gin and lime juice into a cocktail shaker and shake well. Strain the contents over crushed ice. Top with club soda and garnish with your mint or slice of pineapple.
Recommended Garnish
A sprig of mint or a slice of pineapple
Enjoy These Coconut Gin Cocktails & More by Becoming a Member
If the thought of missing out on our excellent box of the month is sending you nuts, then it’s not too late to sign-up.
Each month our members receive a hand-picked craft gin, mixers, treats, a complimentary gift, a recipe card and a mixology tool in their gin of the month box.
Our boxes are available monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly, costing £40 per box. If you join today, you can use the code TG10 to enjoy 10% off and it comes with a free cocktail shaker worth £20.
Lastly, we give our members the opportunity to buy gin that isn’t available in the supermarket through our online shop. Click here to join the club or visit our contact page for our email address.
