Sky Juice

Name: Sky Juice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Bahamian
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh coconut water; 3 oz gin; 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Freshly grated nutmeg; Ice cubes

Sky Juice (sky joos)

Coconut Water with Gin

⏱ Prep Time 5 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 97 kcal

Fresh coconut water mixed with gin and sweetened condensed milk. A beloved Bahamian cocktail.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 2.0g

Carbs 20.0g

Fat 1.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

shaker or jar grater glasses

Presentation Guide

Vessel: tall glass with ice

Garnishes: grated nutmeg, coconut shaving

Ingredients

2 cups fresh coconut water
3 oz gin
2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Freshly grated nutmeg
Ice cubes

Instructions

1
Combine coconut water, gin, condensed milk, and vanilla in a shaker or jar.
2
Shake vigorously until well combined and frothy.
3
Pour over ice in glasses.
4
Grate fresh nutmeg on top.
5
Serve immediately.

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Did You Know?

Sky juice gets its name because coconut water is said to be so pure it fell from the sky.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

shaker or jar
grater
glasses

Garnishing

grated nutmeg, coconut shaving

The Story Behind Sky Juice

Sky juice is the unofficial national cocktail of the Bahamas, sold at every fish fry, festival, and beach bar across the islands. The combination of coconut water with gin reflects the British colonial influence on Bahamian drinking culture.

On the Calendar: Enjoyed year-round, it is inseparable from the Friday night fish fry tradition.

Legacy: Sky juice is the social glue of Bahamian gatherings, a simple drink that brings people together.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed evening, social gatherings 📜 Origins: 20th century

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