Coconut, Ginger, Lime Gin and Tonic
A bright zing from a crush of fresh ginger, mingled with coconut and lime, topped with the gorgeous floral notes of a great gin. It’s a wonderful cocktail ideal for welcoming the weekend!
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut, plus extra for serving
- 8 tablespoons 4 ounces) good gin, such as Nolet’s Silver Dry Gin
- 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk
- 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) freshly squeezed lime juice, about 1-½ limes
- 3 to 4 tablespoons simple syrup*, to suit your taste
- Ice for shaking and serving
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) tonic water
- Slices of fresh lime to garnish
Instructions
- Toss the ginger and the coconut into the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler, crush the two together.
- Pour in the gin along with the coconut milk, lime juice and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake the cocktail until it’s mixed and well chilled, about 20 to 30 seconds.
- Add ice to 2 highball glasses and pour a portion of the cocktail into each, filling them about ¾ full.
- Add 3 tablespoons (1-½ ounces) tonic water to each cocktail, stirring to mix.
- Garnish with a slice of fresh lime and a sprinkling of coconut.
Notes
*I use 4 tablespoons of simple syrup, but use the amount that suits your taste.