A coconut water cocktail might sound a bit strange, but the other ingredients balance this one perfectly
Here’s a refreshing, colorful and absolutely mouthwatering concoction… The coconut water, which is superb with the tequila and blackcurrant liqueur, gives this cocktail an exotic flavor. Plus, the burnt lemon peels make a lovely garnish and bring a touch of smokiness to the drink.
Blackcurrant cocktail with coconut water and burnt lemon peel
serves 2
active time: 10 min
- 1 cup coconut water (unsweetened)
- 3 oz (190 ml) silver tequila
- 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) blackcurrant liqueur or crème de cassis
- 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) lemon juice
- 4 dashes lemon bitters
- 2 strips lemon peel (use a vegetable hand-peeler)
- Fill a mixing glass with several large ice cubes. Add the coconut water, tequila, blackcurrant liqueur, lemon juice and bitters. Stir until chilled. Strain into two tall glasses filled with several ice cubes. Hold the lemon peels over an open flame until the edges are burnt and add them to the cocktail. Serve immediately.
What a lovely cocktail! I’ve been wanting to experiment with burnt citrus in cocktails. These flavors sound great together.
Thank you, Lisa! The burnt lemon peel is subtle but so delicious here. You’ll love it in your cocktails!
Dreamy and beautiful clicks, Viviane. Love how you treat the lemon peel…really cool!