This delicious coconut water mocktail is the perfect non-alcoholic drink to enjoy when you feel like adding a little bit of sunshine to your day! It is bright, zesty, perfectly sweet and done within 5 minutes. Delicious fuss-free drink that everyone can enjoy.
If you are looking for a new delicious and easy non-alcoholic tropical drink to make at home, then this festive and non-complicated 5-minute coconut water mocktail is for you!
Our favorites are this strawberry mojito mocktail and our most recent obsession: raspberry matcha mocktail, we cannot stop making it! And this new coconut water-based drink didn't disappoint!
The fresh lime juice gives this easy mocktail that big fresh punch of flavor so irresistible in cocktails and we loved the unique - almost salty - taste from the coconut water that balances well with the sweet pineapple juice (or orange juice). This coconut water lime mocktail is so stunning and delicious, that you will forget all about the booze! Cheers! ❤️
If you love coconut water drink recipes, then also check out this coconut water lemonade!
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❤️ Why you will love this recipe
- Easy, quick to make and made using only a few simple ingredients
- Refreshing drink with smooth and zesty tropical flavors
- Healthy drink that's low in sugar and packed with hydrating electrolytes
- Versatile and can be customized in many ways
- Delicious festive drink made without alcohol: everyone can enjoy it!
🗒 Ingredient notes (+ substitutions)
- Pure coconut water: I like the organic coconut water from the brand 365. It is natural and unsweetened, plus not made from concentrate.
- Pineapple juice (or orange juice): to make this mocktail as healthy as you can, then choose an organic pineapple juice made without extra sugar or sweetener and not made from concentrate. I usually always find one in larger grocery stores. I like this freshly pressed pineapple juice from the brand Lakewood. Orange juice works well too!
- Lime: I highly recommend using a real fresh lime to make this mocktail recipe, the flavor is so much better than bottled lime juice.
- Sweetener: I like using maple syrup in drinks for its amazing flavor, but agave nectar or simple syrup works too.
- Shredded coconut: optional, to cover the rim.
⭐️ Full list of ingredients (+ quantities) down below in the recipe card!
📝 Variations
Here are easy ways you can personalize your mocktail:
- Fruit juice: feel free to switch the pineapple fruit juice for what you like or have. Orange juice, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice or homemade watermelon juice (just blend watermelon) would work well. Also, we love making mango mocktails using this mango coulis made using real mangoes, which would also work well here in place of the juice.
- Creamy mocktail : Add about 1-2 tablespoons of coconut milk to the pineapple juice mixture first and make sure it is well dissolved before pouring the coconut water over. If necessary, use a cocktail shaker to help dissolve it completely.
- Sparkling coconut water mocktail: to make your coconut water mocktail bubbly, then use a larger class and finish up with sparkling water, club soda or any soda water.
- Fresh herbs: you can make a coconut mojito mocktail if you prefer. Simply muddle a few mint leaves at the bottom of your serving glass first to get the most of their flavorful oils. Check out this watermelon mojito mocktail for inspiration!
🍽 How to make a coconut water mocktail
Step 1: Toast the shredded coconut in a pan for 7-10 minutes on medium heat until aromatic and slightly browned (no oil, careful so it does not burn!). Run a lime wedge all around the rim of your glass.
Step 2: Flip the glass over the toasted coconut and twist/press the glass on the plate and use a small spoon to help the coconut stick on the rim.
Step 3: Add the pineapple juice (or orange juice), lime juice and sweetener to the glass. Use a spoon to stir.
Step 4: Add lots of ice (crushed ice or ice cubes) and then, pour the coconut water over. Garnish with a slice of lime and sprinkle more of the toasted coconut over the glass. Enjoy!
⭐️ Detailed recipe (+ video) down below in the recipe card!
💡 Helpful tips
- You might not need to add any extra sweetener to your mocktail recipe, which depends on your taste and if your pineapple or orange juice already is pretty sweet.
- Choose unsweetened coconut water so you can adjust the flavor to your taste!
- I think crushed ice works best in this mocktail. If you only have regular ice cubes, then add some to a large bag and hit the cubes using something hard, like a rolling pin, until crushed to your liking.
🍴 Serving suggestions
This drink works well in a short glass with a wide rim. We love to garnish the rim with toasted coconut which makes this mocktail even more tropical-ish, but feel free to simply cover it with coarse sugar too or skip it altogether.
I like to also sprinkle some more coconut over the glass, which adds texture and more flavor, and place a lime wedge on the rim in case you feel like an extra zesty drink.
❓ FAQs
Yes! Simply make a large batch of the recipe (x4 or x5) and combine the ingredients in a large pitcher. It would look great with extra slices of fresh pineapple and lime in the pitcher as well. Add the ice cubes just before serving!
Yes, this mocktail makes for a healthy festive drink! Not only is it made without alcohol, but also, coconut water is very hydrating and full of electrolytes, such as potassium, sodium and manganese. Also, lime juice is packed with vitamin C!
Because this mocktail recipe isn’t sparkly, it makes it easier to prep ahead of time. You can make a larger batch and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Then, simply serve over ice cubes when ready to enjoy!
🍹 More healthy mocktail recipes you might like
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📖 Recipe
Coconut Water Mocktail
Ingredients
- ½ cup pineapple juice (or orange juice) - I used the organic fresh press pineapple juice from Lakewood, see notes
- ½ lime - juiced, plus more as needed
- 1 tsp maple syrup - or to taste, optional
- ½-¾ cup coconut water - I used the organic unsweetened coconut water from the brand 365
- ice cubes - to serve
- shredded coconut - optional, to serve
Instructions
- If you want to garnish the rim of your glass with toasted coconut (optional), then start by transferring the shredded coconut to a nonstick pan (no oil) and toast on medium heat shaking the pan often until it turns slightly golden brown. This can take 5-10 minutes and watch closely as it burns quickly. Once done, transfer to a small plate and let it to cool down.
- Run a lime wedge around your serving glass and then, flip it over the plate with the toasted coconut and twist/press until the rim is covered.
- Then, add the pineapple juice (or orange juice), lime juice and sweetener (start with 1 teaspoon and adjust later). Stir to combine, then add plenty of ice cubes. Pour the coconut water over, sprinkle more toasted coconut and serve!
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Notes
- For a healthy mocktail, then be sure to use a no-added-sugar brand of pineapple juice or orange juice that does not come from concentrate.
- You can use other kinds of juice if you want, such as cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, etc.
- For a sparkling mocktail, then use a taller glass and top it off with some sparkling water.
- You can also make a creamy coconut mocktail by adding 1-2 tablespoons of coconut cream or coconut milk! In this case, you might need a cocktail shaker to help dissolve the cream.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
This is delicious, I make it regularly!
Great, thanks for your feedback!