Sky Juice with a Cranberry Twist (a.k.a. Gin & Coconut Water)

Dec 21, 2021All Recipes, Cocktails

The incomparable Bahamas sky juice (also known as Gin & Coconut Water) name derives from the tall coconut trees with swaying palms that could almost touch the sky. It’s enjoyed throughout the year, but during the holidays, it’s a welcoming cocktail for visiting family and friends…Don’t forget the coconut Jelly!

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

48 oz (1.36 L) organic coconut water

2 cups (500 mL) condensed milk

¼ cup (125 mL) simple syrup (optional)

½ cup (60 mL) coconut jelly

10 oz (300 mL) gin

1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly grated nutmeg

Citrus Cranberry Smoothie

1 cup frozen lemonade concentrate

¼ cup (60mL) simple syrup, optional

1 cup frozen cranberries

Zest of 1 orange

Pineapple for garnishing

Cherries for garnishing

1. Chill serving glasses in refrigerator. Add all ingredients for the smoothie to the bowl of a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Place all ingredients in a pitcher and mix well, refrigerate sky juice until cold.

3. Divide smoothie between glasses.

4. Pour sky juice into glasses, garnish with pineapple leaves (on glass) and cherries.

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