If you are using a natural coconut, begin by making a small hole in the coconut to remove the water. Open it in half and keep the meat to chop into small pieces. Add the coconut flesh, the fresh coconut water, half of the water, milk, and vanilla into a blender. Blend until it is smooth and the coconut is very soft.

Strain half of the liquid into a pitcher and add the rest without straining, so you have some pieces of fresh coconut. If you don’t want to have coconut pieces, strain all of the liquid. If you like, you may add a tablespoon or two of the coconut that was strained for extra flavor.

Serve with a lot of ice and enjoy!

You can garnish with coconut slices, mint or a touch of cinnamon.