How to beat the tropical heat in December. Fresh coconut milk smoothies: a tutorial

Step #1: buy fresh shredded coconut on Saipan, CNMI. (alternatively: you can harvest your own and shred it for free if you like.  But we pay the whole $1 dollar to have someone else do those steps for us)

2: Measure out fresh shredded coconut into blender (2 cups)

#3: Add two times as much water (4 cups)

#4: blend in blender.

#5: run mixture through nut milk bag to strain

#6: squeeze out every last drop of yummy coconut milk,
with a helper's help

 #7: add fresh or frozen fruits, plus vanilla (optional)

#8: blend

Enjoy!