TOASTED FROZEN COCONUT MOJITO #SummerVibes

posted in Food & Drink on 7/11/2016

TOASTED FROZEN COCONUT MOJITO

Toasted Frozen Coconut Mojito is a summer must have! Made lighter with fresh lime juice, a homemade mint simple syrup and then blended with coconut milk for a refreshing cocktail that you won’t have troubles asking for seconds!

INGREDIENTS

Mint Simple Syrup:
½ cup Truvia
1 cup water
½ cup mint leaves
Remaining Ingredients:
6 ounces white rum
2 cups Coconut Milk
Juice of 2 Limes
2 cups ice (or more to reach desired consistency)
Garnish, Handful of mint leaves
Toasted Coconut flakes, if desired

INSTRUCTIONS

Mint Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, add Truvia, 1 cup water add mint leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce and let cook for 10 minutes. Strain mint and reserve simple syrup. Add to a container and let cool for a few hours, or until ready to serve. Or place in freezer for 10-15 to get cold. But don't let it freeze!
When ready to serve, add the rum, milk, juice of limes, reserved mint simple syrup and ice to a high powered blender.
Divide frozen mojito to four cocktail glasses. Garnish with mint leaves and toasted coconut flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.