This easy Coconut Margarita recipe is made with fresh lime, creamy coconut, and sweetened with agave syrup.
A little tropical flair with your cocktail can be welcome all year long. Warm weather, cold weather, this easy drink is a winner.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients - less processed than sweetened coconut cream
- A classic cocktail with a twist of coconut flavor
- Create that tropical vibe for happy hour at home
Ingredients and Substitutions
Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete ingredient list and instructions in the recipe card below.
Coconut milk - This ingredient gives us that creamy texture and coconut flavor. Full-fat coconut milk is best. Due to the variances in canned options, I recommend using full-fat unsweetened from the carton.
Fresh lime juice - Pairing lime with coconut is a classic tropical flavor combination. Zesty lime juice is also crucial for a classic margarita recipe.
Silver tequila - Also known as tequila blanco.
Orange curacao - This orange liqueur gives us that citrusy, orange flavor. Triple sec or Cointreau can be substituted. Grand Marnier can also work as a substitute, but unlike the other orange liqueurs, it is brandy based instead of sugar can alcohol-based.
Agave nectar - This will sweeten the margarita and is refined sugar-free! You can swap in regular simple syrup if you don't have agave syrup.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Before you start: Trace a lime wedge along the rim of a rocks or cocktail glass. Place salt on a small plate. Dip the edge of the glass with salt. Set aside.
Step 1: Place a few ice cubes in a cocktail mixing glass or cocktail shaker. Pour coconut milk and agave nectar and swirl them together. Add tequila, orange curaçao, and lime juice. Mix with a spoon or cap shaker and shake vigorously.
Step 2: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of lime or cranberries for a more festive look.
Tips
- Full-fat coconut milk is best. Due to the variances in canned varieties, I recommend using the full-fat unsweetened kind from the carton for the smoothest and creamiest drink. Brands like Thai Kitchen, Silk, and Pacific Foods.
- Due to the higher fat content in coconut milk, there can be some separation and occasionally hardened pieces. Double-strain the cocktail to catch any solids.
Serving Suggestions
A great cocktail is not without its garnishes! Add a little flair by trying these margarita variations:
- Lime wheel
- Toasted coconut flakes on the rim in place of salt
- Sugared cranberries
FAQs
You can use regular simple syrup in place of the agave called for in the recipe.
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Coconut Margarita
Ingredients
- 3 ounce unsweetened coconut milk (full-fat) recommend one from a carton
- ½ ounce agave syrup
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- ½ ounce orange curaçao Triple sec or Cointreau can be substituted
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Trace a lime wedge along the rim of rocks or cocktail glass. Place salt on a small plate. Dip the edge of the glass with salt.
- Place a few ice cubes in a cocktail mixing glass or cocktail shaker. Pour coconut milk and agave nectar and swirl them together. Add tequila, orange curaçao, lime juice. Mix with spoon or cap shaker and shake vigorously.
- Double-strain (see note below) the coconut mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of lime or cranberries for a more festive look.
Notes
- Full-fat coconut milk is best. Due to the variances in canned coconut milk, I recommend using full-fat unsweetened coconut milk from the carton for the smoothest and creamiest drink. Brands like Thai Kitchen, Silk, and Pacific Foods.
- If using full-fat coconut milk from a can, be sure to stir the hardened coconut and water below together until creamy.
- Double-strain the cocktail to catch any solids.
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