Strawberry Coconut Breeze

The Strawberry Coconut Breeze is a rich and refreshing blend of tropical creaminess, fresh fruit, and a touch of spice. With the depth of bourbon, the smoothness of coconut cream, and a burst of strawberry, it’s a bold yet balanced cocktail perfect for warm days or relaxed evenings.

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Tasting Notes

This Strawberry Coconut Breeze blends juicy strawberry with creamy coconut and the depth of both rum and bourbon. The fruit and cream round out the sharper edges of the spirits, while lime juice and simple syrup keep it bright and easy to drink. A few drops of orange flower water and bitters provide subtle complexity, while the grated nutmeg gives a warm aroma to finish. The result is rich, refreshing, and layered offering a balance of fresh fruit, creaminess, oak, and spice that makes each sip interesting and satisfying without being overly heavy.

Equipment and Glassware

You’ll need a cocktail shaker for blending the creamy base and muddled strawberries thoroughly. A muddler or sturdy spoon will help crush the berries to release their juice. Use a Hawthorne strainer to catch solids as you pour. A fine mesh strainer is optional if you prefer a smoother texture. Crushed ice works best to chill and dilute evenly. Serve the cocktail in a double rocks or Old Fashioned glass to accommodate the crushed ice and garnish. You’ll also want a small grater or microplane for dusting nutmeg over the top before serving.

Ingredients

• 3 fresh strawberries
• 1.25 oz coconut cream
• 1 oz white rum
• 1 oz bourbon
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• 6 drops orange flower water
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Garnish: Grated nutmeg, strawberry slice, lime wheel

Instructions

• Muddle the strawberries in a shaker.
• Add the coconut cream, rum, bourbon, lime juice, simple syrup, orange flower water, and bitters.
• Fill the shaker with ice and shake quickly to chill and combine.
• Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
• Grate fresh nutmeg over the top.
• Garnish with a strawberry slice and lime wheel.

Pro Tips

• Use ripe, in-season strawberries for the most flavor.
• Shake vigorously to fully incorporate the coconut cream.
• Double strain if you want a smoother drink without pulp.
• Crushed ice improves texture and dilution—avoid large cubes.
• Adjust lime or syrup to taste depending on your strawberries’ sweetness.
• Grate nutmeg fresh for the most aromatic garnish.
• Try toasted coconut flakes on top for extra flair.
• For more tropical depth, use aged rum instead of white.
• Serve with a straw to stir as flavors settle.
• Keep coconut cream well mixed before using.

When to Serve

This Strawberry Coconut Breeze is a great fit for late spring and summer afternoons, garden parties, or weekend gatherings. It’s rich enough to serve as a dessert cocktail but light and fruity enough for daytime sipping. Try it at a barbecue, on the patio, or as a signature drink at a casual cocktail hour. The blend of bourbon and rum also makes it appealing in early fall when warmer flavors start to feel more appropriate. Its layered presentation and aromatic garnish also make it a conversation starter for festive or celebratory events.

Which Liquor Brands to Choose

• White Rum
  • Flor de Caña 4 Year Extra Seco
  • Bacardi Superior
  • Probitas Rum
• Bourbon
  • Four Roses
  • Bulleit Bourbon
  • Elijah Craig Small Batch
• Orange Flower Water
  • Fee Brothers Orange Flower Water
  • Cortas Orange Blossom Water
  • Stirrings Orange Blossom Water

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