Welcome spring with a cool iced coffee, like this one made with creamy coconut milk and spiked with rum.
When all else fails, spike your coffee with rum and call it a night.
So, I feel a little bit like I’m phoning it in with this “recipe” but I hope you’ll forgive me. I’ve had a week of coffee-related recipe flops: from soupy custard to spongy cookies to an egg cream that looked like mud (and didn’t taste much better).
After all of that I decided that 1) I was tired of wasting good coffee and 2) I could really use a drink of something a little stiffer.
It turns out that spiced rum + coconut coffee + coconut milk was a very, very good idea. These drinks are creamy and coconutty and remind me of the beach. I’m a little obsessed.
Rum-Spiked Coconut Coffee
If you're impatient like me, cool your coffee down quickly by stirring in an ice cube or two.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
- ¾ cups strongly brewed coconut coffee chilled (I like Green Mountain)
- 1 ½ ounces spiced rum
- 1 cup coconut milk from a carton
ice
- 4 tablespoons whipped topping
Instructions
- Fill two 12-ounce glasses with ice.
- Toast the coconut in a small pan over high heat for 3-4 minutes, or until it begins to brown. Immediately remove from heat.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the coffee and rum; shake well. Strain into the pint glasses. Pour in the coconut milk; stir. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
Nutrition Facts
Rum-Spiked Coconut Coffee
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 0.5g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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I love all of the spring storms! I might be alone on this, but I love rain and thunder.
That coffee looks delicious! I loved island coconut last summer and can’t wait to enjoy some more soon. I’ve also never seen a Keurig in white. It’s adorable!
The coffee distracted me…my favorite part of spring is extra daylight! It brings me more energy at the end of a work day. I also can’t wait to run outside again without the fear of slipping on ice.
Daffodils! I love them!
My favorite thing about spring is seeing all the bluebonnets and other wildflowers along the roadside here in Texas!
Another reason to love warm weather: iced coffee! I’m impatient about cooling it too, so I always keep a bunch of frozen coffee cubes in ice trays for my cold morning drinks. Chilis them up without diluting. Can’t wait to try the coconut. Sounds yum!
My favorite thing about spring is the promise of everything coming back to life again! Lauren, I am making this recipe ASAP.
Wow I’ve had the same kind of week, started out with cookies and ruining my moms 81st Birthday cake 🙁 then it followed me to the sewing room where I messed up her gift an a girl for my granddaughter. One of my favorite spring things is being able to tell my 4yo granddaughter that I care for it is warm enough to go outside! We walk around looking for the first flowers and the greening of other things. Love to see her joy.
My favorite thing about spring is saying goodbye to winter!!! lol This drinks sounds amazing. Really, what a great flavor combination!
Love it!
I love that in our area the Farmer’s markets start up again 🙂