RECIPE
Coconut Water Lime & Mint Cooler
This lime mint cooler uses coconut water as the base instead of water and sugar syrup. Bruise the mint, add the lime juice and coconut water, and serve over ice. It is ready in five minutes and is naturally lightly sweet, so most people will not need any added sugar.
Ingredients
- 500 ml plain coconut water
- 1 lime, juiced
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- Pinch of black salt (kala namak), optional
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices for serving
Method
- Gently clap or bruise the mint leaves to release their aroma.
- Add the coconut water, lime juice and black salt to a jug and stir.
- Add the mint and ice, then pour into two glasses.
- Serve immediately with a lime slice.
Make it your own
For a less tart version, use half a lime. For more aroma, steep the bruised mint in the coconut water for five minutes before serving. For a fizzy mint lime cooler, top each glass with 50 ml of soda water.
Why coconut water instead of sugar syrup?
A classic mint lime cooler often uses 2–3 teaspoons of sugar per glass. Coconut water brings a gentle natural sweetness and electrolytes, with about 48 kcal for 250 ml.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Quick answers.
Can I make it ahead?
Mix the coconut water and lime ahead, but add mint and ice close to serving for the freshest flavour.
Can I use packaged coconut water?
Yes. Use a plain, unsweetened product.
Can I use lemon instead of lime?
Yes. See our coconut water lemon cooler for that version.
