Zebra Striping Mocktail

5 from 1 vote

A stunning layered mocktail with alternating black cherry and coconut cream stripes, ready in 5 minutes. The visual drink inspired by the viral zebra striping mindful drinking trend -- no alcohol, no blender, no special tools required.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings 1 glass

Calories 148kcal

Author Zoe Tanaka

Cost $3

Equipment

1 Tall glass (12-14 oz)
1 Bar spoon or regular spoon for floating the coconut layer
1 Small pitcher or measuring cup

Ingredients

Black Cherry Layer

1.5 oz black cherry syrup Monin or Torani -- or DIY simmered cherry syrup
4 oz sparkling water neutral and unflavored

Coconut Cream Layer

2 oz full-fat coconut cream chilled from the can -- do not substitute coconut milk
1 oz sparkling water to loosen before pouring

To Serve

1 cup crushed ice
1 black cherry garnish
1 sprig fresh mint garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Glass

Place your tall glass in the freezer for 5 minutes before building the drink. A cold glass helps the layers stay distinct longer and keeps the drink cold through serving.
Pack the glass with crushed ice, letting it dome slightly above the rim. This slows any pour and helps maintain clean layer separation.

Build the Cherry Base

In a small pitcher, combine 1.5 oz black cherry syrup with 4 oz sparkling water. Stir briefly until combined -- avoid foaming.
Pour the cherry mixture slowly over the ice. It will settle at the bottom and form the first dark stripe. Do not stir once poured.

Float the Coconut Layer

Stir 2 oz of chilled full-fat coconut cream with 1 oz sparkling water until just pourable. It should be thick but not solid. Do not heat it -- warm coconut cream will sink.
Hold a bar spoon just above the cherry layer, curved side up. Pour the coconut cream mixture slowly over the back of the spoon in a thin stream. Stop when you have a clean white stripe sitting on top of the cherry base.
Add a black cherry and a sprig of fresh mint to the rim. Serve immediately without stirring. Let your guest sip through the layers or mix to their preference.

Notes

Use full-fat canned coconut cream only -- coconut milk is too thin to hold a layer. Chill the can before opening. Pour the coconut cream slowly over the back of a spoon for clean stripes. For 4 layers, split each component in half and repeat the layering process, waiting 20 seconds between each pour.