Coconut Cooler

Coconut cooler is one of those exotic drink that will instantly transport you to the tropics. It's one of those love at first attempt thing. The first time we had it in PF Changs, we regretted ourselves that we never thought of making such a drink though we had lived under those luscious coconut groves.

Whenever we think of coconut tree we have the coconut water (actually that's the coconut milk) rather than having the coconut milk (originally the cream). Better late than never we have had this and making it as often as we could.

As it is Ramadan we make fresh drinks every evening for Iftar (breaking fast). This is one of the most appropriate drink for iftar.

INGREDIENTS:

Makes 3 tall cups

11/2 Cups coconut milk (water)

11/2 Cups coconut cream (milk)

1 Cup ice cubes

1/4 Cup simple syrup

Simple Syrup:

1 Cup sugar

1 Cup water

 Mix sugar with water in a pan and heat under medium flame. Once the sugar is completely dissolved and comes to a boil, switch off the flame. Simple syrup is ready. The excess can be stored in tight containers in the fridge and used in drinks.

METHOD:

Blend together the simple syrup along with ice, coconut water and milk until smooth and frothy in a food processor and serve immediately.

Alternatively you can mix syrup, coconut water and cream in a shaker and serve over ice.

Simple yet delicious and real easy to make.