Coconut Sour

A bright coconut rum sour with fresh lemon and just enough simple syrup to balance it.

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A smooth, opaque milky-white Coconut Sour cocktail served over ice in a short rocks glass, featuring a frothy top and finished beautifully with a fresh lime wheel garnish.
Difficulty Easy
Glass Rocks glass
Ice Shake with ice; serve over fresh ice
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Toasted Coconut Rum
  • 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 Lemon wheel or toasted coconut flakes Optional garnish.

How to make it

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add toasted coconut rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well for 10–15 seconds.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a lemon wheel or toasted coconut flakes if available.
  6. Tip: Increase the simple syrup to 3/4 oz if you prefer a sweeter cocktail.
  7. Tip: A dash of bitters adds a nice layer of complexity.

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