Coconut Lime Refresher

This Coconut Lime Refresher is a light, bubbly mocktail made with homemade coconut lime simple syrup, fresh lime juice, coconut water, and sparkling water. It's a refreshing tropical drink that's perfect for warm days, parties, or anytime you want a bright citrus cooler.

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Course: Drink, Mocktail

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 3

Chill Time: 10

Total Time: 23

Servings: drinks

Calories: 84kcal

Author: Lora

Equipment

small saucepan
wooden spoon or whisk
Fine-mesh strainer
measuring cups and spoons
4 tall glasses

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 lime zest (from 1 lime)
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 cups chilled coconut water
2 cups cold sparkling water
ice
lime wheels, for garnish
fresh mint, for garnish

Instructions

Add the sugar, water, and lime zest to a small saucepan.
Warm over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the coconut extract.
Let the coconut lime simple syrup sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain and chill.
Fill four tall glasses with ice.
Add 1/2 cup coconut water, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons coconut lime simple syrup to each glass.
Stir well so the syrup blends into the coconut water and lime juice.
Top each glass with 1/2 cup cold sparkling water.
Stir gently once, garnish with lime wheels and fresh mint, and serve immediately.

Notes

For a sweeter Coconut Lime Refresher, use 2 tablespoons of syrup per glass. For a lighter drink, start with 1 tablespoon of syrup and add extra sparkling water. Always add the sparkling water last to keep the drink fizzy. Store the coconut lime simple syrup in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Assemble the drink just before serving for the freshest bubbles.

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