DIY CREAM OF COCONUT (Coco Lopez alternative) + Bloopers!
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- Coco Lopez creme of coconut is the commercial product of choice for many bars around the world but it can be difficult to source in some countries outside the US. Jeff “Beachbum” Berry has stated that Coco Lopez is the best for cocktails.
The DIY recipe listed above avoids all the emulsifiers, stabilisers and growth inhibiting agents for a tastier, fresher and more natural cream of coconut. The shelf life won't be as long but once you taste a Painkiller made with the DIY version, it won't last long at all.
Each serving is calculated to approximately 6.5 cents USD compared to 24 cents per serving for Coco Lopez. If your bar serves 300 Pina Colada's or Painkillers a week, you'll save $2,730 USD per year by simply making it yourself.
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INGREDIENTS
- 400mL Coconut Milk (1 can)
- 375g Sugar (1 3/4 cups)
- Pinch of Salt
METHOD
1. Combine all the ingredients into a saucepan
2. Place on a low heat on the stovetop
3. Stir until the sugar is dissolved (colour changes from white to partially transparent)
NOTES
Thanks to Art of Drink for the Cream of Coconut recipe: bit.ly/art-of-d...
Coco Lopez ingredients: Coconut, Sugar, Water, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan monostearate, Salt, Propylene glycol alginate, Mono and diglycerides, Citric acid, Guar gum, Locust bean gum
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Could you make a "Steve's favourites" -video where you show us how to make 5-10 of your favourite cocktails?
Sure! Will add it to the list :-)
Very much so
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@@StevetheBartender_ .. instead of the sugar .. or perhaps to reduce the crystalline sugar ingredient .. i was going to experiment and put in a couple of ounces of sweet condensed milk
Thanks so much. I can't find Coco Lopez ou someting similar in Brazil, this recipe will save my Piña Coladas. You're awesome!
Welcome Bruno! I’m guessing the vid will be useful too many.. until recently CoconLopez was hard to find in Australia too!
Thank you!
For my favourite coconut poke cake, cream of coconut is a must but it's so damn hard to find any in Europe.
Now I can make my own and can bake happily ever after
I totally see Coco Lopez as more of
a coconut simple syrup now, great vid!
The Smuggler's Cove book makes a similar version (although they use 2 to 1 Simple Syrup instead of Sugar) and they say in the fridge, 3 weeks. The sugar, heating and refrigeration likely helps it keep (although it may separate in the fridge, facilitating having to shake it).
As for shelve life: used this for up to 3 months, after that it starts to become a bit too funky 😉
How did you store this? Boil mason jars, pour in the product, close and let it vacuum itself as it cools down?
Lmao u crazy kept using even after it went bad lol
@@zacarchibald3157 I’m not saying I didn’t, but it’s not harmful or bad. When it becomes moldy is a different story obviously.
It should last unopened with a vacuum quite some time. As long as homemade jam I'd say.
@@Mr371312 I've had no problems using coconut syrup stored in a refrigerator out to 3-4 weeks, at which point I toss it. Still looks, smells and tastes fine.
I just made this exact same recipe on the weekend. This is the third batch I have made and it tastes great in cocktails. Thanks Steve
It’s awesome yet so simple hey!
Steve the Bartender yes and cheaper than trying to buy Coco Lopez here in Oz. The latest batch I tried it with the additional Coconut powder but haven’t noticed any difference. Mine have lasted about 2 weeks in the fridge but I’ve heard if you spike it with about 45ml of vodka it will extend the age of it.
Yes, please make recipes utilizing the cream coconut, that you made. Thank you .
Will do!
Thanks for this video! I've made this up a few times and found it stores well for 2-3 weeks in the fridge,a really clean storage container being key to start.Cheers man!
Ah cool, thanks for sharing Gary! I’ll amend my first comment tomorrow with the info..
Without or with an additional shot of rum? Reason I ask I can’t get mine to last as it is sooo good and disappears quickly. Many tiki drink I make without spirits for the younglings thus this disappears.
Stephane Foisy I see, you’ll have to get the 1kg tins 🤣 rum in yours and none for the kids!
@@stephane.foisy.186 I don't add any alcohol to mine,but that would help with preserving it
I made this a month ago and just tasted it, and it still seems fine! Next time I'll make a half batch though. It's also good in coffee
How long did it end up lasting before you had to dump it?
@@am5812 that seems forever ago. It might have been another few weeks. I think I dumped it in the third month but I hadn’t used it for awhile.
I took my sweet ass time before filming this for you guys! My bad! Incredibly simple but very tasty (probably because of the tonne of sugar that it contains)... it makes a very, very tasty Painkiller, Pina Colada and Batida (stay tuned for that recipe)..
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Thanks for doing that vid! Was really looking forward to that one :)
Thanks for doing the video.
Thank you very much!
P.S. I'm looking forward to more "Cooking with Stavros"
Sean McGrath second channel? 🤣
@@StevetheBartender_ Sure, if you have time to do it!
Apparently, making cream of coconut brings out the southern twang Steve never knew he had. 4:42
Sugar is a preservative; if you sterilize the glass jar by boiling, and then sealing with a lid (also boiled), letting it all cool. Then treat it like any preserves, by keeping it in the refrigerator after opening. Though, this is only my opinion. Cheers! ⬛️
Yes, fridge 👌
Well that was super easy. Great to know too.
Happy I stumbled across this one!
Sweet Lord Almighty !! Yes, thank you so much for sharing this. Just discovered the Painkiller this year. Its been on a heavy rotation lately to say the least . Having a really hard time finding CoCo Lopez and the last few cans I found , when opened , the coconut cream was a dark gray color. Can not wait to try this.
Still has a tonne of sugar but at least not all the extra random chems!
I've been waiting for this, you were trying my patience but I knew you wouldn't forget. Thanks Steve! 💋
Haha I got there eventually!
Like other syrups could fortify it with a spirit. An oz (30ml) white rum would not be a bad idea. It may be a simple recipe but until seen sometimes it can be overwhelming. Good job explaining some key steps.
Hell, I didn’t even realise it was this easy until I stumbled across the Art of Drink recipe.. thanks Stephane! 👌
love the bloopers need more of those. I wasn't ready for you swearing and it made me laugh before I've had my coffee which is not easy.
Yes!!! Thank you this is going to save me a lot of money aswell! So simple, cheers Steve
No worries James... so easy hey.
It was easy Steve haha, thanks again mate
Made this tonight and it came out perfect! Thanks for sharing!!!
Mines grey
Your cream of coconut?
@@StevetheBartender_ oh... yep, the cream of coconut too
Yeah mine went gray also, maybe too long on stove?
Same with mine, might try again with less time on the stove
I use commercial coconut cream.
It's fun to try. Thank you!
This method is great - no nasty additives or preservatives..
@@StevetheBartender_ Goog for hometending!
Thank you SO much for making this video! I have been searching for the perfect coconut cream recipe. I can't stand the flavor of the store-bought stuff, and the list of additives/preservatives makes me nervous. Now, I can finally make the most delicious pina coladas!!
Looks super easy. I got some organic coconut cream - will give it a try. Thanks a lot.
“Cooking with Stavros” 😂
Thanks for this one Steve! Always good to have these DIYs in your back pocket. Cheers!
Dude this is brilliant! I can't get cream of coconut where I live so will try it. Thanks, greetings from Germany!👍🍻
Thanks for this. I've just been mixing 1:1 coconut cream and simple syrup (also 1:1) but this looks like it will be sweeter and thicker.
That would work just as well 👌
Oh, good. I'll make them both ways, compare them, and report back. 🥂
@@RendallRen Wich one is better?
Rendall yo
I’ve made this exact recipe a few times last summer... I pushed it to 2 weeks in the fridge without issue.. but after a few days, the fat did separate and harden, just had to shake it before using
Cool! Store bought normally needs a shake too so I think it’s like for like.. 👌
I could've saved so much on buying the stuff at my local liquor store, it even looks the exact same. I will from now on though. Thanks Steve!
Hahaha. I literally commented on your painkiller video about an hour ago asking you if you were going to make this video. What are the odds??? Thanks Steve. Also if you wanted a cocktail to make a video with this.... a lava flow would be perfect ;)
Good call - that’s been on my list for a while so now is probably the perfect time 🥳
Great idea! I also want to see the lava flow, I kinda fail at it xD
bennie tziek I haven’t made it before so will have to see how it goes! 🤣
Excellent, Thank you! But, I wonder, can I cut down on the sugar? That's one of the things I dislike about Coco Lopez. Ever read the can?
I'm going to have a super fancy bar one day, and these will be super useful!
Tiki bar?
I just made this and it is amazing! I got your site from "How To Drink". Thank you so much for sharing!
really practical, gonna try this at home for sure
So- I have been planning to make pina colada for the first time since last week but my dumb ass thought cream of coconut and coconut cream are the same thing all this time. Now when I am actually ready to make it, I was panicking because I only have coconut cream and coconut milk. Steve the Bartender come to rescue! Thank you Steve the Savior! lol.
Great Video, searched Long for CocoLopez but i think this ist the much better way!!
Go on! ☺️☺️
So quick, easy and inexpensive!
My final product came out an odd grayish color, but i did use a more brownish sugar
Smells great tho!
Update : tastes better than cocolopez and it didn't alter the color of my pain killer!
Phew. I've literally just made some and it came out super grey. Was worried I messed something up!
There's this trick, add vodka to syrups to preserve them. Do you think it'll work for this?
Yep, but I’d go for a high proof rum though given that most drinks you’ll use it for are rum based.. there’s a tonne of sugar in it so I wouldn’t be surprised if you get at least a couple weeks out of it.
That smile! Wow
Man we need more bloopers😂
p.s. love the bloopers, makes you human. How did your wife like it? I assumed that's her behind the camera. When are we going to meet her?
Yep, she tried it in the next video we filmed and loved it! (a Batida)..
Thank you!!!!! I've been wanting to know how to make this cause Pina Colada is my fave cocktail 🍍🍹
So simple hey.. let me know how your next Pina Colada goes!
Will do 👍🏻
Your out-takes were hilarious! Subscribed just because of that 😂
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Mix grated dry coconut instead of powder. Let steep together with the syrup. Strain it and make delicious cocunut crisp when baking then for an hour or so in 150c
Thank youuuuu. I can’t find cream of coconut anywhere where I live and I’ve been dying for a good homemade pina😂
Love the bloopers! Thanks for the vid
love the bloopers! 😂
Making this today!!!
i like the way you shake your drinks😊 i like watching your video's,thanks for knowing your Cocktails godbless ur chanel 🥂🍹🍷
Some thoughts about how long could you store it: you should be able to store for relatively lot of time before the first opening of the jar because you closed it warm and once it cools down, there is a good vacuum in the jar, which preserves it for quite a long time. But after that, it better to use it inside a week.
I tried freezeing it and it worked fine so my advise would be to just freeze what you dont use
THANK YOU for this video. cant get any of that coco lopez here in Indonesia
Thank you steve needed this
No worries Sander!
love your content.. got your app now too.. 🙏
hey steve awesoem video really like your stuff i'm from Trinidad and have access to actual coconuts might try making it with that
Jealous! I bet yours will taste even better with fresh coconut.. 🌴
@@StevetheBartender_ thanks Steve hoping for the best 😆
That was anoyingly easy
Yes! Finally! Thank you Steve :))
Haha, I know right - finally!
I made cream of coconut out of organic creamed coconut from Tesco and my Piña Colada tastes pretty delicious with it, and the best is that it doesn't have that ridiculous amount of sugar on it
Did you make a cream of coconut or just use coconut cream? If you did make it, it would have lots of sugar? 😳
I used this: www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/301510754
To make 250mls coconut cream: add 70g of creamed coconut to 180ml of hot water. Whiz up until combined.
So basically you just mix the contents of the jar with hot water. As it is organic it doesn't have all those additives like the straight out of the can cream of coconut like Coco Lopez, it still has sugar but I think it's much less.
The 500ml jar from the link it's very concentrated so you can make loads out of it.
Hi, is this version as sweet as coco Lopez?
Can i use can of coconut cream instead?
Was waiting for this one😘😘😘
Love from Kerala
Well overdue hey!
Just waiting for it to cool then its painkiller time .. I've been using a coconut cream called jaja. Basically the same as coco Lopez but can only get it online and super expensive .. so if this works im super happy 😄
How'd it go?
@@cfaz6763 not too bad actually. Problem is I only had bacardi spiced rum.. on my 2nd one so can't be that bad ..
Thank you for this, the cream of coconut is like impossible to find at any store in my area
Love these DIY videos for that. Was always a pain in the ass finding stuff in the Caribbean. Had to make a lot of stuff
Great video. Even I can make this!! I think I'll have another AMF to celebrate!!! Thanks.....
Thanks Tim! Let me know if you give it a crack 👌
@@StevetheBartender_ Can I freeze this once made??
Tim Kirkland good question, not sure if it would separate.. you should be able to find half tins and make a little 100-120ml batch which would only last 3-5 drinks.
Lol why have I been paying for coco lopez stuff when this is 95% the same. Tastes and looks the part too at a fraction of the cost. Ridiculous amount of sugar but at least it doesn't have any off the nasty additives and preservatives. Thanks Steve and art of drink!
Most welcome, surprisingly simple hey!!
Lol I didnt have any for piña coladas tonight so I mixed coconut water and condensed milk.
Nice. Just an observation; the original recipe from Art of Drink uses coconut cream, not coconut milk which is thinner. I imagine this would affect the final texture and flavour.
“Next, we need to assemble our ingredients, and we’ll need three. Coconut milk, sugar and salt and that is it.”
www.artofdrink.com/ingredient/cream-of-coconut-recipe
@@StevetheBartender_ Two sentences later - "For the coconut milk you want the full-fat variety-**sometimes called coconut cream**, confusing yes-no diet or low-calorie stuff." (emphasis mine)
Thank you 🙏
this is a lifesaver, where i live you can't get cocolopez... I used to use another similar product from an Italian company pulpIT (they make a lot of great cocktail mixers) but I'm not sure if the company closed down or the product got discontinued cos I can't find it anymore. Love the app btw
Thats a nice recipe do nice and easy😊
With all due respect STB, the real deal is making it from freshly ground coconut flakes, and using NOT any refined sugar, but white coconut sugar. Try it out, you'll be amazed. As far as I know, coconuts are grown (and available) in Australia
For sure… this is more of a “hack”..
Good ole bloppers
I was waiting for this 👍🏻
Well overdue I know! 😌
No you said it in Blue Hawaii vs Blue Hawaiian video and yesterday I searched your whole channel for this video...😅😅
I realised after I mentioned it but it was too late 🤣
Woo hoo thanks
I used a can of coco lopez brand coconut milk and it’s not super white. When I did the sugar process it turned a bit brown. Still seems ok though.
You've just earned a new sub sir
I don't understand the need for Coco Lopez or sugar infused coconut milk. I use Coconut Cream for all those drinks and they're perfect.
We used to be able to get a shelf stable cream of coconut made by Coco Real... but not any more. I'm so glad I found your video and this recipe as it's going to be a time-saver! I'm wondering is coconut powder the same as coconut milk powder? As well, what is the finished volume of this recipe (total ounces)?
Made it yesterday...perfect!!!!
I will never buy a convenience COC
So easy hey!
The only problem I have with homemade Coco Lopez is that it splits, making the drinks look grainy/lumpy (like sour milk in coffee). I guess that what the chemicals are for in the Coco lopez - making the texture consistent...
I’m guessing it’s either the coconut milk you are using or heating it too high.. Make sure you keep it on a low heat or it will split..
Been waiting for this one
I love art of the drink! Nice called back!
Great website - very informative..
I bought a can of coconut milk light when you promised you'd do this video,does that change anything? Do I need to add more or less of something?
Probably worth a try but it would be better with the additional fat content..
Last about ten days if your whanging out cocktails and even use on cereal etc then it will last less sugar is a preservative so heated you bout ten days
Thank you so much Steve! It has been worth the wait! Can't wait to make my own proper Pina Coladas! ♥
Interesting behind the scenes, Steve. More takes than a Stanley Kubrick moment.
I was really struggling to get that sentence out!
@@StevetheBartender_ and it was one of the few videos that did not involve you consuming alcohol. Were you that tongue tied on any of the shooter videos?
Inkfish Pete I make better videos when I’m under the influence..!
@@StevetheBartender_ I throw darts better after the 1st beer.....
Does it thicken once cooled? Great video!
Can I use brown sugar
Great video, now i know how to make cream coconut with real coconut meat.
Love from indonesia 🇲🇨🇦🇺
Me too in PH 🇵🇭. I can't find those canned sweetened cream of coconut I see in piña colada recipes.
Why my cream of coconut is grey ? I use coconut milk and white sugar as in the recipe
Made it today, I was paranoid that it did not dissolve , stirred for a few minutes and when I poured it there was no undissolved sugar so I guess it was fine
Iv literally been wondering where this is for ages as coco lopez is rly hard to get in the UK! Cheers Steve
Look out for Pataks or Blue Dragons cream of coconut, you can find it where the curry/asian food section is in the likes of Tesco etc
Same in Australia until somewhat recently..
Steve the Bartender well this is great so thanks so much!
On the lime cordial the citric acid was used to stop the cordial from going bad. Is it not needed in other syrups?
Cheers, I’ll give this a shot I tried a new coconut cream this weekend and it totally changed the drink unfortunately
Let me know how it goes 👌
Steve the Bartender tried it today, tastes great but it’s gray, dunno what I did wrong maybe on stove too long?Forgot the pinch of salt also.
Bushwood make sure that your can of coconut milk doesn’t have unnecessary added ingredients. It should just be coconut cream and water.
Is it possible to add coconut manna in place of coconut powder
Should it be coconut milk or can you also use coconut cream?
Omg, thanks Steve! I love youu
Haha welcome mate!
@@StevetheBartender_ i ve been waiting this for so long🤣 . I ve also tried to make something like this in past but i have used brown sugar, not a big difference😁
Hey Steve! In Brazil, coconut milk is sold a little creamier and thicker than what's found abroad. Does it affect this recipy somehow? Do I have to boil it for longer?
Thanks!
hi Steve, can we use a non-dairy coconut milk drink on this? thanks.