Kalani Coconut Liqueur is a natural coconut liqueur produced by Casa D’Aristi, a Mexican distillery based in Mérida on the Yucatán Peninsula. It is made from a special hybrid variety of dwarf coconut palm grown by the Aristi family on their plantation in Yucatán. Immediately after harvesting, the hand-picked coconuts are shelled and shredded, while their fresh pulp and milk are slowly cooked and blended with Mexican sugarcane-molasses rum and sugar. The liqueur contains 30% alcohol by volume and has a rich, creamy texture with pronounced roasted coconut flavors complemented by notes of dark chocolate, caramel, mint, and lime zest. It can be served chilled or over ice, used in tropical and tiki cocktails, or paired with coffee and green tea.
Producer
Casa D’Aristi is a family-owned distillery from Mérida, Yucatán, founded in 1935 and recognized for preserving authentic Mayan traditions through the use of local ingredients and artisanal production methods. Its signature product, Xtabentún, is crafted from fermented honey of the native stingless Melipona beecheii bees, blended with anise and rum, creating a distinctive profile rooted in regional heritage and shaped by historical influences.
Production remains small-scale and hands-on, with limited honey availability contributing to the liqueur’s complexity and pronounced sense of place. The portfolio also includes Kalani, a coconut liqueur made with rum and fresh coconut notes, and Huana, a soursop-based liqueur known for its refreshing, lightly tropical character.
Casa D’Aristi’s approach emphasizes natural aromas, traditional fermentation techniques, and slow flavor development, resulting in liqueurs that faithfully express the identity and terroir of Yucatán.