Coconut Lime Margarita

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.

❤️ 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

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.

• blender
• cocktail glasses or margarita glasses

🔪 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. 

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. 

Step 4: Add the ingredients to a blender

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

Step 5: Blend

Blend until the ice is crushed.

Step 6: Rim the glass

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

🍽️ 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.

👩‍🍳 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.