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Recipe: Coco Fish

A glass of Coco Fish. | From "Pati's Mexican Table: Season 5, Episode 13"
This refreshing gin cocktail recipe was originally published on patijinich.com.
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This recipe was originally published on patijinich.com.

Coco Fish

Yields 2 drinks

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • About 10 leaves fresh mint, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups coconut water
  • 1/2 cup good quality gin
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh coconut pulp, sliced for garnish

To Prepare

To make the simple syrup, combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring a few times, until sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool. 

In a couple of glasses, muddle mint with the simple syrup and gin. Add ice, pour coconut water on top, stir, and garnish with the fresh and tender coconut pulp.

Coco Fish

Preparation

To make the simple syrup, combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring a few times, until sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool.

In a couple of glasses, muddle mint with the simple syrup and gin. Add ice, pour coconut water on top, stir, and garnish with the fresh and tender coconut pulp.


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