Put the lime in the coconut, and you get a really delicious drink! It's easy to whip up a tropical Coconut Margarita with a rim of spicy Tajín seasoning.
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While a classic margarita is delicious just as it is, it's also pretty fun to play around with the traditional favors of tequila, citrus, and salt, and come up with something new. And this Coconut Margarita is a delicious twist on the original.
It's made with fresh lime juice, silver tequila, and cream of coconut. And instead of plain salt, the rim is dipped in spicy Tajíin chili-lime seasoning. Go grab your cocktail shaker; you're only minutes away from this creamy, lime-coconut margarita.
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Why you'll love this drink
It's hard to argue with just how delicious the combination of coconut and lime is. (Don't even try!) That's why a coconut-lime margarita is one of my favorite cocktails.
This margarita recipe is a cinch to make, and the ingredients are easy to find. Pick up fresh limes; you can use a juicer or squeeze them by hand. (Roll and press them on the counter first to make it easier!)
For the coconut flavor, look for bottles or canned cream of coconut in the cocktail mixer area of the store. It's a thick syrup with a lot of coconut flavor. Pick up a bottle of silver or blanco tequila; this variety has a clean, lightly sweet flavor that lets the other ingredients shine.
For the coconut margarita drink rim, I use Tajíin, which is a bright, reddish-orange seasoning blend made with chilies and lime. It gives the drink a spicy bite that's nicely cooled by the sweet, creamy margarita.
🔪 How to make a creamy Coconut Margarita
Ingredients:
- Tequila: Use a good brand of silver tequila, such as Tequila Cayéya, 1800, Camarena, or Patrón Silver.
- Cream of coconut: Canned Coco Lopez and bottled Coco Reàl are two types you might see. Remember that coconut milk and coconut cream are not the same as cream of coconut, and shouldn't be used because they'll curdle.
- Lime juice: Use freshly squeezed lime juice or a good bottled brand of 100% real lime juice.
- Agave nectar: Made from the same plant as tequila! The sweet syrup is used to coat the glass rims, and to sweeten the margaritas.
- Tajíin seasoning: You'll find bottles of Tajíin with Mexican foods in the grocery store, or possibly with cocktail ingredients.
- Ice: You'll ice for the cocktail shaker to chill the drink, and more for the glasses since the drinks are served on the rocks.
Blend the drink ingredients
In a cocktail shaker or large mason jar, combine the tequila, cream of coconut, lime juice, agave, and ice. Shake to blend everything together.
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Coat the rims
Dip the rims of the glasses first in agave syrup and then in Tajíin.
Make the drinks
Add ice cubes to the glasses without disturbing the rims. Pour the drink mixture into the glasses, and serve them immediately.
FAQs
I have tried making margaritas with coconut milk; unfortunately, the acidity of the lime juice as well as the high proof of the tequila makes the coconut milk curdle. And that means unappealing milk curds floating in your drink! I use cream of coconut in these drinks, which blends smoothly and doesn't curdle.
The varieties of tequila are silver or blanco, reposado, and añejo, and the difference is in the aging and flavor. Añejo tequila are aged for up to three years; reposados are aged for up to a year. Silver tequilas are the youngest, aged only a couple of months. Añejo and reposado have deeper, more complex flavors that are best served neat or over ice so you can taste them. Silver tequila has a clean, more neutral flavor that's best in mixed drinks, so the other ingredients can take center stage.
Even though cream of coconut doesn't curdle, the coconut margarita mixture does separate if left to sit too long. Ideally, mix the cocktails just before serving them. If you do make coconut margaritas ahead of time, you will need to shake or stir the mixture vigorously to bring it back together.
Tips:
- Sweetened cream of coconut gives this cocktail sweetness and rich coconut flavor. Look for cream of coconut in the section where drink mixers are kept, in grocery stores or liquor stores. (This is not the same thing as coconut cream or coconut milk.)
- If you don't own any margarita glasses, you can use stemmed cocktail glasses, rocks glasses, or pint-sized mason jars.
- Consider stashing your margarita glasses in the freezer ahead of time to get them really cold for your drinks.
- For a less spicy option, try coating the rims of the glasses in toasted coconut.
Well, I don't know about you, but I'm ready for a cold margarita with lots of tropical flavor. If you're ready too, then let's get shaking!
The Coconut Margarita recipe is below! Here are more flavorful, fruity margaritas you can make, too:
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📖 Recipe
Creamy Coconut Margarita
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces tequila, silver or blanca
- ⅓ cup sweetened cream of coconut, like Coco Real or Coco Lopez
- 2 ounces fresh or quality, bottled lime juice
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup, plus more to coat the rims
- Ice (for the cocktail shaker and for the drinksk,)
- 2 tablespoons Tajín chili-lime seasoning
Instructions
Blend the liquids:
- Pour the tequila, cream of coconut, lime juice, agave syrup, and ice in a cocktail shaker or large mason jar with a lid. Shake it well to combine everything.
Coat the rims:
- Pour extra agave syrup into a shallow dish. Pour the Tajín into another shallow dish.
- Dip the rims of the glasses first in the agave and then in the Tajín, until they have an even coating.
Pour the drinks:
- Place ice cubes in each glass carefully so you won't disturb the rims. Divide the coconut margarita mixture between the two glasses. Serve the drinks immediately.
Optional garnishes:
- The cconut tequila cocktails can be served with lime wedges, mint leaves, or with toasted, shredded coconut on the glass rims instead of chili lime seasoning,
Notes
- Cream of coconut gives this cocktail sweetness and rich coconut flavor. Look for cream of coconut in the section where drink mixers are kept, in grocery stores or liquor stores. (This is not the same as coconut cream or coconut milk.)
- If you don't own any margarita glasses, you can use stemmed cocktail glasses, rocks glasses, or pint-sized mason jars.
- Mix this margarita just before serving. The ingredients tend to separate when made in advance.
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