Coconut Margaritas
Savor the tropics with this creamy Coconut Margarita recipe. Simple ingredients, easy to make, and perfect for summer.
Servings 1
Equipment
- Citrus juicer
- Two small plates (for the rim)
- Cocktail glass (rocks glass preferred)
Ingredients
rim
- Simple syrup
- Toasted coconut flakes
cocktail
- 1 ½ ounce cream of coconut
- 2 ounces tequila preferably reposado
- 1 ounce orange liqueur preferably Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice about 1 lime
- Ice
- Lime wheel garnish
Instructions
- Add enough simple syrup to a small plate to lightly coat it. Add toasted coconut flakes to a separate small plate. Run the rim of the glass through the simple syrup to coat, then in the toasted coconut. Set aside.
- In a shaker filled halfway with ice, add cream of coconut, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Shake well until combined and chilled well about 30 seconds.
- Add ice to the rimmed glass. Strain the cocktail into the glass and garnish with a slice of lime. Serve.
