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I have a killer summer cocktail for you today called “Coco Loco“! Coco Loco is a Colombian Coconut Cocktail, popular on the Caribbean coast of the country. Coco Loco literally translates to “Crazy Coconut“. This drink is usually sold by vendors around the beach who make them right in front of you while you wait.
They take a fresh coconut and make a hole in the top with a machete, and then prepare the delicious and fresh Coco Loco for you. They always serve this cocktail in fresh coconuts, the presentation is beautiful and the drink is absolutely amazing!
I didn’t have fresh coconuts today so, I served it in a totuma and mason jars, but if you can find fresh coconuts use them as a serving glass and your guests will love you for it.
There are different variations of Coco Loco throughout the country and every vendor has his or her own recipe for it, but its pretty much a cocktail made with rum, tequila, vodka, lime juice, coconut cream, coconut water and ice cubes.
I hope you enjoy making this Coco Loco cocktail. It is extremely refreshing for summertime parties or just sitting on the porch reading a magazine.
Buen provecho!
Ingredientes:
About 4 servings
Ice cubes as needed
1/4 cup rum or to your taste
1/4 cup vodka or to your taste
1/4 cup tequila or to your taste
2 cups coconut cream
1 cup coconut water
Juice of 3 limes
Lime slices to serve
Directions
- Place all the ingredients, except the ice and lime slices, in a blender, and blend for a few seconds, or until smooth.
- Pour into a glass or a fresh coconut. Garnish with a lime slice and serve immediately.
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Belinda @zomppa says
Do you go loco AFTER you drink it?
Erica Dinho says
Hahaha!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Would love one NOW!
Norma - Platanos, Mangoes and Me! says
You know my love for coconuts and this is surely will be a favorite.
Joanne says
What a refreshing summer drink this is!
grace says
i’m loco for coco, so this could quickly become my go-to cocktail!
Karen P says
I just got back from Cartagena and so enjoyed my Coco Loco on Playa Blanca! Brings back great memories to see your post – thanks!
michael says
Couldn’t get enough of these in Islas del Rosario and playa Blanca.
Delicious.
Jessica says
I had a “coco fresa” in San Andrés on Johnny Key (basically same thing, only with a kick of strawberry) and asked the vendor how to make it– of course her lips were sealed. Here’s to hoping I can work with this recipe as a guide to get at least close to the best cocktail I’ve had in my life!
Monica says
Por favor en castellano gracias mon8
Jack says
I tried this drink and it was a little sour for my taste. What can be done to make it a little sweeter?
Lorenzo says
I used 1/2 measurements of this recipe (so juice from 1 1/2 limes) and also found a little sour. Next time I will try with only 1 lime, or maybe add more coconut milk or a teaspoon of sugar
Adriana K says
I was enjoy this drink at Dominican republic. For me is cocktail n.o.1
Love it xxx
Anonymous says
Just finished the last drop from my glass at our hotel in San Andres . They made it with
Whisky, rum, vodka, gin , tequila coconut cream powdered milk and grenadine the mixed with crushed ice …. delicious
Daniel says
The only place you can have great Colombian Coco Loco is on a beach somewhere on San Andrés Island!
I always feel like Issac from The Love Boat just served me a drink.