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Batida de Coco is a classic Brazilian coconut cocktail you can make in minutes with just a few easy-to-find ingredients. This sweet, tropical drink is creamy and packed with coconut flavor — a little taste of summer for any gathering. Recipe yields 4 servings and can be doubled easily.
Why I love this Brazilian coconut cocktail
I’m a big fan of coconut cocktails — from piña coladas to coquitos and more — but Batida de Coco has a special place on my list. It’s creamy, sweet, and delightfully tropical. The balance of coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk creates a lush texture that makes this drink feel like a dessert in a glass.
These cocktails are dangerously easy to enjoy because they taste like a sweet milkshake while packing a pleasant kick. The recipe is forgiving and flexible: if it’s too sweet, add more coconut water; if it’s too weak, add a touch more spirit. Tailor it to your taste and the mood of the party.
What you need to make Batida de coco
Besides a blender, a measuring cup and a pitcher, you only need a handful of common ingredients to make this creamy tropical cocktail:
- Coconut milk — Use a full-flavored, creamy canned coconut milk for the best texture.
- Sweetened condensed milk — This adds sweetness and richness that define the drink.
- Cachaça — Traditional and delicious, but you can substitute white rum or vodka if you prefer. Adjust the amount to control strength.
- Coconut water — Lightens the sweetness and thins the mixture slightly. Plain water also works if needed.
- Toasted coconut (optional) — Great for rimming glasses or sprinkling on top for extra flavor and texture.
How to make Batida de coco
Follow these three simple steps and you’ll have a creamy coconut cocktail ready in minutes:
- Prepare the pitcher — Fill a pitcher or punch bowl with ice and set aside.
- Blend — In a blender combine the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, coconut water, and cachaça (or your chosen spirit). Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Serve — Pour the mixture into the iced pitcher or into glasses over ice. Garnish with toasted coconut if you like, and serve.
That’s it — simples, delicious, and crowd-pleasing. Saúde!
Other coconut drinks you’ll love
- Coconut Margaritas
- Coconut Iced Coffee
Try these other cachaça drink recipes
- Pineapple Rum Punch
- Caipirinha
- Brazilian Hot Chocolate
Batida de coco goes great with
- Brazilian cheese bread
- Cilantro garlic bread
- Chimichurri chicken skewers
- Pineapple rice
- Pineapple lamb burgers
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Batida de Coco – Brazilian Coconut Cocktail
Aline Shaw
Pin Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 13.5oz can of coconut milk
- 1 14oz can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup cachaça (or white rum or vodka)
- 1 cup coconut water
- Ice
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut (optional)
Equipment
- Blender
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Instructions
- Fill a pitcher with ice and set aside.
- Add the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, coconut water, and cachaça to a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Pour the coconut cocktail into the iced pitcher or into glasses over ice. Sprinkle toasted coconut on top if desired.
- Serve in glasses rimmed with toasted coconut for extra flair.