Tommy Bahama Coconut Cloud Martini

Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this luxurious Tommy Bahama Coconut Cloud Martini. This creamy, coconut-infused cocktail delivers resort-style elegance without requiring expert bartending skills or special equipment. Ready in under a minute, this sophisticated yet simple drink combines premium spirits with a rich cream of coconut for a silky smooth texture and decadent tropical flavor. This coconut martini offers an instant vacation in every sip, perfect for cocktail parties or a relaxing evening at home. The best part? No blender is needed for this taste of the islands.

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What Makes This Coconut Martini Recipe the One You Will Reach for Again and Again? 

This coconut martini stands out from other tropical drinks because it perfectly balances creaminess and tropical flavor without being overwhelmingly sweet or heavy. Combining three distinct spirits creates a complex flavor profile that elevates this cocktail beyond a simple beach drink. Using cream of coconut instead of coconut milk gives the cocktail its signature luxurious texture and rich coconut flavor. The toasted coconut rim adds visual appeal and a delightful textural contrast to each sip. This is truly the perfect easy cocktail that looks and tastes like it came from a high-end resort bar.

Why This Coconut Cloud Martini Is the Perfect Easy Cocktail To Make 

Although most Caribbean-inspired cocktails require a blender, a coconut vodka martini does not. No fancy equipment or bartender proficiency is required.

Bring the party with you. All you need is ice and a shaker, and you can sip a frothy drink in under a minute without an annoying machine to clean.

Tommy Bahama Coconut Cloud Martini Ingredients 

To make this cocktail, you’ll need:

• Don Q Cristal Rum – Provides a smooth, light base that doesn’t overpower
• Stoli Vanil Vodka – Adds subtle vanilla notes that complement the coconut
• Cruzan Coconut Rum – Infuses authentic natural coconut flavor
• Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut – Creates the signature creamy texture and sweetness
• Ice – Chills the cocktail and adds slight dilution for perfect balance
• Toasted shredded coconut – Enhances aroma and adds visual appeal

Ingredient Notes

As a budget-friendly white rum, it is tough to beat Don Q. Cristal, especially for anyone who prefers a milder flavor. After going through multiple distillations, it is aged for up to five years in white oak barrels, resulting in a light and smooth spirit more similar to vodka than other rums. You can get away with using a vodka like Reyka or Smirnoff in this recipe, but why would you when Don Q. Cristal is so inexpensive?

Stoli Vanil provides the vanilla backbone to this drink. As a mid-priced brand, Stoli’s range of vodkas is worth stocking up on, especially if you prefer flavored vodkas over traditional ones. The vanilla variety is smooth with a hint of sweetness and a light spicy finish. 360 Madagascar Vanilla Vodka would be an excellent alternative.

On the tiny tropical paradise of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, Cruzan infuses its world-famous rum with the natural flavors of fresh coconuts to create Cruzan Coconut. Cruzan Coconut is the perfect ingredient for any beach-inspired cocktail, with its sweet and creamy taste that is never heavy on the tongue. Sugar Island Coconut Rum is an acceptable substitute, or if you have a bottle of Malibu hanging around, you can use that. 

Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut is non-alcoholic and adds intense coconut flavor, creaminess, and sweetness to the recipe. You don’t have to choose the Coco Lopez brand; any cream of coconut will work well. Goya Cream of Coconut is readily available in most supermarkets. 

How To Make a Coconut Vodka Martini

To mix a Coconut Cloud Martini:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker three-quarters of the way with fresh ice.
2. Pour the alcohol and cream of coconut into the shaker.

3. Cover and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until the outside of the shaker gets ice-cold.
4. Strain into a serving glass and garnish with toasted shredded coconut.

What Type of Glass To Use

The best type of glassware for this coconut martini recipe is the classic one, but you can also use a coupe glass.

CopyKat Tip: Put the glass in the freezer before mixing the drink so you can serve it in a chilled martini glass.

How to Line the Glass With Garnish 

To garnish the rim of the coconut vodka martini glass with shredded toasted coconut:

1. Pour a quarter inch of cream of coconut into a wide, shallow bowl.
2. Pour a thin layer of the shredded toasted coconut onto a plate.
3. Dip the rim of the glass into the cream of coconut and then dip it into the shredded toasted coconut. 

What To Serve With This Cocktail

A platter of tropical fruits, berries, and quality dark chocolate go amazingly well with a coconut martini. 

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