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Coconut Lime Margarita

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This Coconut Lime Margarita is the perfect Cinco de Mayo drink. The combination of sweet coconut and tart lime creates a unique flavor that is sure to please any crowd. 

Coconut Lime Margarita in a serving glass, garnished with lime.

One of my favorite things about making this margarita is the use of sweetened coconut milk. It adds a creamy texture that really brings out the flavor in this drink, so it pairs well with a Mexican inspired recipe like these Air Fryer Tacos

If you are hosting a party to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, pair this creamy coconut cocktail with these Air Fryer Tortillas Chips and this Pineapple Salsa for a light and refreshing snack.

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A Creamy Twist on a Classic Margarita

Coconut cocktails like this one are so delicious! It takes the tasty citrus flavor of a Classic Margarita and combines it with sweet creamy coconut for a delicious spin on this tangy adult beverage.

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This creamy margarita is a uniquely flavorful and refreshing beverage perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Combining the sweetness of coconut milk with the tartness of lime, this tantalizingly tasty drink is sure to be a hit at any gathering!

  • It’s creamy with a tangy lime flavor that is refreshing on a warm day.
  • Plus, it’s easy to make and only takes a few ingredients.
  • And, this drink will be great for parties and cookouts on warm nights.

If you love sweet cocktails that are bursting with fruit flavor check out this Blackberry Margarita recipe.

🥘 Ingredients

Coconut Lime Margarita ingredients.

To make this tangy drink you will need a few simple ingredients. Make a stop by your local liquor store to grab these ingredients, you will be so glad that you did.

  • Tequila: You can use your favorite type of tequila in this recipe. Sliver tequila would work great in this cocktail.
  • Triple Sec: This orange liqueur adds a touch of sweetness and also citrus flavor to this drink.
  • Coconut Cream: Make sure that you pick up coconut cream or cream of coconut and not coconut milk.

This is a quick overview of ingredients you will need. You can find the full list in the recipe card below.

🔀 Substitutions

Liqueur: Instead of triple sec, you could also use Grand Marnier or Cointreau for the citrus flavor.

Gin: Instead of tequila you could use gin if you are a fan of gin-ritas.

🌈 Variations / Options / Add-Ins

If you are looking for ways to personalize this margarita, here are a few options that you may want to try.

  • Mango: Mango is one of our favorite variations on this drink. Adding in a bit of mango juice or frozen mango chunks gives the margarita an extra fruity flavor and sweetness.
  • Strawberry: If you love strawberries and margaritas, try adding in some fresh strawberry puree or mix a few strawberries together with the lime to create a strawberry margarita.
  • Jalapeno: Make it spicy by adding in some jalapeno slices or jalapeno infused tequila. This will give your drink an extra kick of heat that pairs perfectly with the creamy coconut.

If you enjoy spicy cocktails then next time you may want to give this Texas Margarita recipe a try.

🥄 Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools

You will need a couple kitchen tools to help you make this sweet adult beverage. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this refreshing beverage.

🔪 How to Make Coconut Lime Margarita

Making this drink is so simple. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a delicious fruity margarita in no time at all.

Step 1: Add ice to the blender

Add the ice to a blender.

Step 2: Juice the limes

Juice the limes and pour the lime juice over the ice. 

pouring the lime juice into a glass bowl with ice and coconut cream in it.

Step 3: Mix together the coconut cream and sugar

Stir together the coconut cream and sugar in a small bowl, until the sugar is dissolved. 

pouring the sugar into a glass bowl with coconut cream in it.

Step 4: Add the ingredients to a blender

Pour the coconut cream mixture, tequila, and triple sec over the ice. 

pouring the triple sec into a glass bowl with ice and other ingredients in it.

Step 5: Blend

Blend until the ice is crushed.

blend the ingredients in a glass bowl using an immersion blender.

Step 6: Rim the glass

Rim the glass with a small amount of the margarita. Then dip the rim into sugar. 

a hand dipping an upside down glass on a plate with sugar.

Step 7: Fill the glass

Pour the margarita into your glass.

Step 8: Garnish and serve

Garnish with a lime wedge before serving and enjoying. 

overhead view of a Coconut Lime Margarita in a serving glass, garnished with lime.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

This cocktail is great when served on it’s own, but you could also serve it with a tasty meal like this Chicken Slow Cooker Enchilada recipe. Or, if you have a sweet tooth like me, you could try this Strawberry Margarita Poke Cake.

Coconut Lime Margarita in a serving glass, garnished with lime.

👩‍🍳 Pro Tips

Here are a few tips that you could use to make this fruity cocktail recipe.

  • I like to use a high powered blender like a Ninja or Vitamix to get the best crushed ice.
  • Instead of rimming the glass in sugar you could also rim it in salt if you prefer a savory tang.
  • You can easily make the margarita a bit more refreshing by adding in some club soda or sparkling water.

❓ Recipe FAQs

Do you have questions about this delicious recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.

How do I store this drink?

Sadly, this frozen cocktail doesn’t store well, so I recommend that you just enjoy it right away.

Can I make a pitcher instead?

If you want to make this recipe into a pitcher, just multiply all of the ingredients by 4 and pour them into a large pitcher before blending.

Can I use orange juice instead of triple sec for margaritas?

Yes, you can use orange juice in this cocktail instead, if you prefer.

Can I substitute lemons for limes in margaritas?

Yes, you can use lemons instead of limes, if you prefer. You may find that the flavor is slightly different, but it will still work for this recipe.

🙏 Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with Coconut Lime Margarita:

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📋 Recipe

Coconut Lime Margarita

Corinne Schmitt
This Coconut Lime Margarita is creamy, refreshing and sweet. It's the perfect adult beverage to sip on after a long day.
5 from 16 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 688 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • glasses
  • Small plate

Ingredients
  

  • 1 shot Tequila
  • 1/2 shot Triple Sec
  • ½ cup Coconut Cream canned
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • ½ cup Lime Juice
  • 2 cups ice
  • Sugar for rimming
  • Lime Slice for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add the ice to a blender.
  • Juice the limes and pour the lime juice over the ice.
  • Stir together the coconut cream and sugar in a small bowl, until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour the coconut cream mixture, tequila, and triple sec over the ice.
  • Blend until the ice is crushed.
  • Rim the glass with a small amount of the margarita.
  • Then dip the rim into sugar.
  • Pour the margarita into your glass.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge before serving and enjoying.

Notes

  • I like to use a high powered blender like a Ninja or Vitamix to get the best crushed ice.
  • Instead of rimming the glass in sugar you could also rim it in salt, if you prefer a savory tang.
  • You can easily make the margarita a bit more refreshing by adding in some club soda or sparkling water.
  • I prefer to use the juice of fresh limes to get the juice for this recipe. Bottled would work also if you don’t want to take the time to get fresh lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1CocktailCalories: 688kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 5gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 37gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 33mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 3gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg
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