Sky Juice (Alcohol Free)

Sky Juice is a very simple, yet striking drink, somehow packing a big punch with only three ingredients. Okay, we admit, gin, the major rum ingredient, is powerful, but the smooth, silky flavor of fresh coconut water mellows the alcohol substantially. Fresh, young green coconuts are best, but you can always use canned coconut water, or local bottled coconut water like Coco Splash. Sometimes, your mixologist will cap your Sky Juice off at those two ingredients, gin and coconut water, but more often than not, an ample serving of sweetened condensed milk will be added to soften the bite of the gin. The milk adds a sweetness that balances the liquor and emphasizes the coconut’s natural flavor, giving you a truly heavenly drink that lives up to name. 

Most locals reserve Sky Juice for an after-supper cocktail, since it’s very filling on its own and can be a sweet substitution for traditional dessert. Though we say, the best way to enjoy Sky Juice is over ice, slurped through a straw, and served out of a Styrofoam cup on the beach with a sinfully good snack such as Bahamian Conch Fritters.