Granizado de Coco Recipe (Frozen Coconut Milk)
Last modified on May 27, 2026 • 2 min read • 347 words
Granizado de Coco – Authentic summer-drink from Ecuador
Finally summer! When the heat becomes unbearable, the Granizado de Coco comes to the rescue – a refreshing Ecuadorian drink that transports you straight to the tropical beaches of the Galápagos Islands.
Creamy, ice-cold, and bursting with coconut aroma – this authentic Ecuadorian recipe is prepared in just 10 minutes and requires only a handful of ingredients. The result: a frozen coconut milk that melts on your tongue. Best of all: vegetarian, gluten-free, and perfect for hot days!
Let yourself be surprised by the simplicity and refreshing taste – you’ll love this drink!
Info
10 minutes
4 servings
Best to freeze the Granizado mixture overnight.
Ingredients
- 180 g condensed milk (sweetened)
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 250 g ice cubes
- 250 ml water (cold)
- Coconut flakes
- Honey or syrup
Steps
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Mix the coconut milk and condensed milk into a creamy mixture.
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Pour the mixture into ice cube molds and freeze for at least four hours.
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Decoration: Drizzle some honey or syrup along the glass rims. Dip the glasses into coconut flakes.
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Granizado: Add the frozen coconut cubes, ice cubes, and cold water to a blender and puree everything into a delicious Granizado de Coco. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Note
Best to freeze the Granizado mixture overnight.
To the coconut palm beach!
Along the coasts of Ecuador – from the mainland to the Galápagos Islands – coconut palms grow in abundance. They’re not only beautiful, but also provide the liquid gold of Ecuadorian cuisine: fresh coconut water and creamy coconut milk.
The harvest is pure handiwork: With practiced eye and machete, coconuts are picked from tall trees and opened. The refreshing coconut water is served fresh. From the fruit, various specialties are created, such as Granizado de Coco.
This popular drink is one of the most authentic forms of processing and a true miracle cure on hot days: creamy & refreshing!
Note
👉 You’ll find this and many more delicious drinks soon in our comprehensive Ecuador Cookbook (main guide)!
