Best Coconut Margarita Recipe
A tropical twist on a classic margarita, this easy to make and refreshing cocktail is sure to be a new favorite!
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Rocks or Margarita Glass (for serving)
Ingredients
- 2 ounces blanco tequila (reposado tequila is a good alternate)
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or Triple Sec)
- 1 ounce fresh-squeeze lime juice
- 1 ounce cream of coconut (NOT coconut cream!)
- ice (for shaking and serving)
- optional: toasted coconut for the rim
- optional: lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- If rimming your glass, add a line of cream of coconut to the rim of your serving glass and gently press it into toasted coconut. Set aside.
- Add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and cream of coconut into a cocktail shaker that is filled half-full with ice.
- Cap the shaker tightly and vigorously shake until the outside of the shaker is very cold (about 15 seconds).
- Strain the contents into your serving glass with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Variation Ideas:
- Rim your glasses with salt, sugar, or a mixture! We're showing our glasses rimmed with toasted coconut, which has a bit of a chewy texture to it. If that's not your thing, rim your glass with course salt, sugar, or a salt/sugar mixture if desired.
- Make it sweeter with more cream of coconut. Taste and adjust to your liking.
- Make it sweeter by adding a splash of simple syrup. If desired, add ½ - 1 ounce of simple syrup to your cocktail.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
