Homemade coconut liqueur is a simple and delicious drink. This creamy liqueur with its exotic taste is ideal to serve at the end of a meal together with dessert. It tastes amazing and you can be as creative with it as you like. Here you will find out how to prepare the coconut liqueur step by step and what other recipes you can use it for.
Make homemade coconut liqueur
Coconut liqueur is a sweet drink that can add a mild coconut flavor to cocktails and desserts. You can buy it in the store, but you can also make it yourself with a little alcohol and coconut. The process takes a few days, but is pretty simple. And we firmly believe that all Christmas hampers should include a bottle of homemade liqueur.
Simple recipe for coconut liqueur
This creamy coconut liqueur is perfect as a Christmas gift or as a base ingredient for various cocktails and desserts.
Preparation:1 hour 50 minutes
Cooking time:10 minutes
Servings:4
Ingredients:
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 250 ml Sahne
- 50 ml milk
- 100g sugar
- 100 ml alcohol (vodka or rum)
- 5 THE Kokosraspeln
- 2 tsp coconut extract
Preparation:
- Place the coconut milk, cream, grated coconut, sugar and milk in a saucepan and heat on the stove until the sugar is dissolved.
- Allow the mixture to cool and then chill it very well in the refrigerator.
- Add the alcohol and coconut extract and mix well.
- Filter the liquid through a sieve or towel and bottle it. To obtain a smooth coconut liqueur without residue, it is important to strain it several times.
- Preservethe liqueurRefrigerate for a few days and shake well before serving.
- If the coconut liqueur is too thick, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Tip: If you want to use the coconut liqueur in delicious desserts, we recommend making it with rum.
Delicious cocktails with coconut liqueur
Instead of dreaming of a white Christmas this year, dream about these winter cocktails all season long. These holiday drinks take the classic cocktails you know and love and give them a festive, “snowy” look.
Coquito: Christmas cocktail
Coquito is a Puerto Rican cocktail that is primarily served at Christmas time. It's a delicious drink that really tastes like dessert in a glass.
Preparation:10 minutes
Servings:4
Ingredients:
- 850 ml homemade coconut liqueur
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 4 cinnamon sticks for decoration
- 6 cloves
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
Preparation:
- This drink takes less than 10 minutes to make if you've made coconut liqueur ahead of time and kept it nice and cold.
- Add the cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg to the coconut liqueur and serve over ice cubes and garnished with cinnamon sticks.
White Christmas margarita
This creamy coconut margarita isperfect for Christmas, garnished with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
Preparation:5 minutes
Servings:1
Ingredients:
- 45 ml White Tequila
- 15 ml Cointreau
- 15 ml Coconut liqueur
- 30 ml coconut milk
- 15 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1-2 dashes orange or cranberry bitters (optional)
- Fresh or frozen cranberries and fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Preparation:
- Fill a short glass with ice and a few cranberries.
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well combined (10-15 seconds).
- Pour the drink into the glass and garnish with a sprig of rosemary, if desired. Serve it immediately.
Chocolate-coconut dessert with liqueur
This dessert has a slightly chewy bottom layer and a soft, creamy top layer with a hint of coconut.
Preparation:10 minutes
Cooling time:30 minutes
Servings:12
Ingredients:
- 400 g dark chocolate, melted
- 3 tablespoons coconut liqueur
- 250 ml Kokossahne
- 90 g Coconut grater
- 2 eggs, beaten until stiff
- 1 cup fresh cream, whipped until stiff
To garnish:
- Fresh berries
- Mint leaves
Preparation:
- Stir the melted dark chocolate, coconut liqueur and coconut cream until smooth and divide the mixture in half.
- Add half of the coconut flakes and mix well. Divide the mixture into bowls and place in the refrigerator.
- In the meantime, fold the egg whites and whipped cream into the remaining chocolate mixture.
- Once the mixture in the bowls begins to set (it will take about 10 minutes), pour the chocolate and whipped cream mixture on top. Refrigerate the bowl for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.
No-bake coconut balls
This dessert is easy, quick, and full of coconut liqueur flavor. Coconut balls are the perfect holiday treat or a great homemade Christmas gift.
Preparation:10 minutes
Servings:4
Ingredients:
- 160 g vanilla wafers
- 280 g raw almonds
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 EL Honig
- 120 ml Coconut liqueur
- 50 g granulated sugar for rolling the formed balls
Preparation:
- Process the vanilla wafers, almonds and cocoa powder in a food processor. Mix until the desired consistency is reached (crushed flour). The mixture may still be a bit chunky due to the almonds, but it will break down better once the wet ingredients are added.
- Add honey and coconut liqueur to mixture in food processor and process until well blended.
- Form the mixture into balls 2-3 cm in size.
- Roll them in granulated sugar until coated on all sides. You can also roll them in cocoa powder or powdered sugar if you prefer.
- Store the coconut balls in the refrigerator or at room temperature and use within 2-3 days.
