There are three round indentations on the surface of a coconut that resemble eyes and a mouth.
When Iberian explorers found coconuts in their travels, it reminded them of Coco, the ancient bogeyman, a ghostly figure that made bad children disappear. Back in Spain and Portugal, the Coco-Nut became popular as kids everywhere took revenge on the boogeyman by creating effigies of the evil ghost, bashing in his skull, drinking his milky white blood, and chewing out the chunky white meat within his face with a manic glee that only bad children can muster.
The first observance of World Coconut Day took place on this day in 2009, commemorating the creation of the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) who influence much of the world’s coconut production.

Music Du Jour: There are an alarming number of children’s songs about coconuts. If those get on your nerves, try some Coconut Club tunes or Hawaiian vibes.

Films Du Jour:
The Coconut Revolution (2011)
Rapa Nui (1994)
⦁ Aaron Simmonds Standup: ⦁ Disabled Coconut (2020)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) which introduces the “coconut effect”
Goin’ Coconuts (1978) with Donnie & Marie
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Snacks du Jour: Coconut snacks for miles on Yummly

Cocktail Du Jour – The Painkiller
The Painkiller Cocktail was created at the woman-owned Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands. There was no dock at this beach bar so most patrons anchored and swam up. The swim was said to be worth it for this creamy refreshing and joint-easing drink.
⦁ 2 oz of dark rum
⦁ 4 oz pineapple juice
⦁ 1 oz orange juice, freshly squeezed
⦁ 1 oz cream of coconut
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over glass of ice. Garnish with fresh pineapple slice and grated nutmeg.

Mocktail Du Jour – Painkiller Mocktail
⦁ 2 oz of Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcohol Rum
⦁ 4 oz pineapple juice
⦁ 1 oz orange juice, freshly squeezed
⦁ 1 oz cream of coconut
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over glass of ice. Garnish with fresh pineapple slice and grated nutmeg.

Beer Du Jour
The Chosen One Coconut Ale by 903 or any coconut porter

Wine Du Jour
Tuba wine (coconut wine from the Philippines) if you can find it. Also, Tradewinds Coconut Wine from California.

Use freshly squeezed citrus in your cocktails and mocktails when called for – It makes such a difference! Here’s a reliable and inexpensive juicer.

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