Cojito facts for kids
| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
| Type | Cocktail |
| Primary alcohol by volume | |
| Served | straight up in a cocktail glass |
| Standard garnish | Trimmed coconut and mint leaf |
| Standard drinkware |
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| Commonly used ingredients | |
| Preparation | In a shaker add white rum, Malibu, lime juice, some mint leaves and crushed ice, garnish with the sprig of mint. |
The Cojito is a sweet drink that tastes like lime and mint. It often includes rum and coconut flavor. It's a special version of the mojito drink, but with a yummy coconut twist!
You can add coconut flavor to a Cojito in a few ways. Some people use coconut milk, while others use special coconut-flavored drinks or even rum that already tastes like coconut. Brands like Blue Chair Bay, Cruzan coconut, or Malibu are examples of coconut-flavored rum. Sometimes, you might even see coconut flakes on the rim of the cocktail glass! Adding coconut rum gives the Cojito a more "tropical" taste, like you're on a sunny island.
Different Kinds of Cojitos
There are a few fun ways to make a Cojito:
- The sparkling Cojito has seltzer water added to it. This makes it bubbly! You can also use lemon-lime soda for a similar fizzy effect.
- Herbal Cojitos sometimes include other plants like basil or even lemongrass. These herbs add unique smells and tastes to the drink.
- The Co Cojito was created by a place called Co Co. Sala in Washington, DC. This special Cojito uses chocolate-flavored vodka and even has dark chocolate flakes in it, along with the usual lime and mint.
Where Cojitos are Popular
The Cojito is a very popular drink in Cuba. Many people think of it as a "Latin" drink. But you can find Cojitos in many other places too! They are served in restaurants in the British Virgin Islands, the United States, and even in countries like Laos.
See also
In Spanish: Cojito para niños
