I feel like this recipe doesn’t even need much convincing, considering the name of the recipe already sounds incredible. When we went on vacation to Anna Maria Island in FL earlier this summer, we had the best coffee drink ever. I knew immediately that I needed to recreate this when we got home!

I am usually a latte person through and though, but something about being at the beach made me want an Americano and this seriously hit the spot. The base is coconut water which is so refreshing. Then add in your double shot of espresso. The cherry on top if you will, is the velvety coconut cloud foam that is so good I may have eaten half of it with a spoon when making this drink…don’t judge me.

This is definitely going to be my drink of the summer, and I would love if you tried it out. If you don’t have an at home espresso machine, look no further. Trader Joe’s has a bottled espresso that is seriously so good! As a bit of a coffee snob, I was so surprised about how much I liked this. Here is the link: Ready to Use Espresso Coffee

Why You Should Make a Coconut Water Americano

Refreshing. Coffee in the summer needs coconut water!!
Easy. Prep the cloud foam and enjoy it for several drinks!
Unique. Be the hit of the next book club you host by whipping these up for your guests.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Coconut Water – the base of our drink
2 Shots of Espresso – for the coffee and caffeine
Coconut Milk – for the cloud foam
Heavy Whipping Cream – to get the pillowy soft cloud foam
Coconut Extract – for extra coconut flavor

Iced coffee with coconut whipped cream, a bowl of ground coffee and a wooden spoon.

A can of coconut milk, a bottle of coconut water, and ground coffee in a bowl.

Coconut Americano Tips

Make sure the coconut milk is cold before frothing!

Use vanilla extract if you don’t have coconut extract, it just won’t be as “coconut-y”.

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How To Make A Coconut Water Americano with Coconut Cloud Foam.

Cloud foam. First let’s prep the cloud foam so it is ready to go. In a tall glass or measuring cup, add in chilled heavy cream, chilled coconut milk, agave, and coconut extract. Using an electric frother (or hand mixer) to mix until it is your preferred texture. Be careful not to froth too much or it will turn into whipped cream!
Brew espresso. Brew 2 shots of espresso, or if you are using store bought espresso measure out 2 ounces.
Assemble. In a pretty glass (and yes it has to be pretty that is half of the fun!), fill with ice. Fill cup with coconut water. Add in brewed shot of espresso. Top with prepared cloud foam. Enjoy!

FAQ

Sure! I love the coconut water for flavor and the electrolytes, but use what you have.

You can use all heavy cream for this, but the coconut milk does add extra flavor and richness.

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Recipe Variations

Matcha. Swap matcha for the espresso shot!
Vanilla. If you aren’t a fan of coconut, use vanilla extract instead of coconut extract.
Sweetener. Use your favorite! Could use maple syrup or honey.

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