Jump on Hot Trend with Cool Coconut Water Recipes
11 enticing ideas to capitalize on coconut water mania
In the world of beverages, coconut water is as hot as the tropical climates from which it originates. The Recipe Box delivers multiple ways to stay on top of this trend with 11 enticing recipes featuring ZICO® Premium Coconut Water. These specialty beverages appeal to adults, complementing the flavor and appeal of the brand.
ZICO® Natural, the base for many of these recipes, is 100% pure coconut water from young, hand-harvested coconuts, collected around the world. It contains zero fat, zero cholesterol and zero added sugar, as well as five essential electrolytes.
Ten Sparkling Calories
Weighing in at only 10 calories per 14-oz. serving, our selection of tasty sparklers feature three flavor options: Mango Sparkler, Blackberry Sparkler and Pomegranate Limeade. Prepare each with 4 oz. of Seagram's® Club Soda and 2 oz. of ZICO Premium Coconut Water, then blend in 1/2 oz. of sugar-free syrup, featuring the fruit flavor for that version of the recipe. Each specialty beverage calls for a lime or lemon wedge, as well as decorative garnish. See each recipe for specific details.
Tropical Freeze
Put the freeze on a steamy day by offering a choice of frozen coconut water-based beverages. Three recipes begin with a base of 2 oz. of ZICO Premium Coconut Water, 1/2 oz. of Sprite Zero™, 1 oz. of fresh-squeezed lemon juice and 2 cups of ice. Then it gets more interesting.
- To prepare Frozen Raspberry Coconut Lemonade, add 1 1/2 oz. of sugar-free raspberry syrup and five raspberries to a blender; garnish with a bright lemon wheel and another ripe berry.
- Use the same method to create Frozen Blackberry Lemonade, substituting blackberries and sugar-free blackberry syrup where indicated, finishing with a lemon wedge and blackberry on top.
- Frozen Blackberry Mint Limeade is similar to the previous recipe with the following variations: The addition of 5 mint leaves to the blended mix and substituting lime juice and a lime wedge for the lemon components. Refreshing!
Asian Flair
Mandarin Crush is a delicious wonder that pairs well with Asian foods, as well as breakfast and brunch selections, salads, light sandwiches and vegan fare. The concoction calls for a mix of ZICO Premium Coconut Water, sugar-free triple sec syrup, Minute Maid® Orange Juice and Sprite Zero, combined with muddled Mandarin orange segments. Serve with a fresh mint spring for a treat that will delight guests.
Exotic Fare
Add some heat to your beverage menu with Tropical Heat. This exotic libation features a half chili pepper (seeded) muddled with sugar-free mango syrup. Squeeze in three lime wedges, then add ZICO Premium Coconut Water and Sprite Zero. The garnish gives the glass some real pizazz when you top it with a lime wedge, mango spear, pepper and maraschino cherry, and watch the crowd take note.
Additional Adventurous Options
Add more excitement to your menu with additional recipes featuring ZICO Premium Coconut Water:
Find complete instructions for all of these recipes — and hundreds of additional specialty beverages — by visiting The Recipe Box.