Tropical Hurricane Irene Cocktail with Coconut Water, infused with Basil and Strawberries

August 27, 2011 - Posted in Drinks - 9 Comments

In honor of Ms. Irene, I created a quick cocktail drink. Hopefully this will appease her wrath as the hurricane is making its way up to New York. I made sure the drink is strong enough (probably a category 3 by my standards) and adding coconut water and lime juice make this a bit more tropical. Enjoy as one of the last summer cocktails of the year. Cheers!

Tropical Hurricane Irene Cocktail Recipe

2 ounces rum
1 ounce vodka
3 strawberries
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup coconut water
4 basil leaves
1/2 lime, juiced
crushed ice

Roughly chop strawberries and place in a tall glass with a teaspoon of sugar. Muddle the strawberries and sugar until well mixed together. Add basil leaves, rum, vodka and lime juice. Let sit for about 5 minutes for flavors to infuse. Add crushed ice, then top with coconut water. Mix well and enjoy!

Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 serving

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9 Responses to “Tropical Hurricane Irene Cocktail with Coconut Water, infused with Basil and Strawberries”

SJ August 27, 2011 at 10:32 pm #

I think I’ll be needing this by tomorrow, Thanks!

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- Barb August 28, 2011 at 1:15 am #
  
  Yeah, tell me about it! Water leaking from window as we speak. I’ll need a couple of these tomorrow…
  
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Tres Delicious August 28, 2011 at 12:44 am #

This is one cool and refreshing summer treat that I will certainly try preparing.

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- Barb August 28, 2011 at 1:19 am #
  
  Great! Hopefully you’re keeping dry where you are
  
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Tes August 28, 2011 at 1:09 pm #

What an exciting combination! I would never thought of this. It sounds so refreshing

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- Barb August 28, 2011 at 1:43 pm #
  
  Thanks Tes, it was refreshing and also helped keep our spirits up during the hurricane
  
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ZICO November 8, 2011 at 10:58 am #

Hey Great Cocktail, me thinks i’ll be making them at the weekend

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- Barb November 8, 2011 at 1:07 pm #
  
  Thanks It’s definitely refreshing with the coconut water
  
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