Coconut Margarita Recipe
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Coconut Margarita Recipe
Description
This Coconut Margarita begins by preparing a toasted coconut rim mixed with sea salt and honey. The coconut is finely minced and toasted until golden brown, then combined with salt to provide a salty-sweet crust on the glass rim. The rim is set by brushing honey on the glass and dipping it into the coconut salt mixture.
The drink itself is a shaken blend of full-fat coconut milk, white tequila, lime juice, and honey mixed with hot water to dissolve the honey. Shaken with ice then strained, it results in a balanced cocktail combining creamy coconut, tart lime, and agave character from the tequila.
Garnished with a lime slice, this cocktail offers smooth tropical flavors suited for warm evenings or as a refreshing alternative to classic citrus margaritas.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 2 ounces coconut milk full-fat
- 2 ounces white tequila
- 1 ounce lime juice
- coconut recipe below, salted, toasted, for rim
- lime to garnish, slice
Salted Toasted Coconut Rim
- ¼ cup desiccated coconut
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Begin by making the coconut salt. Mince the coconut as fine as possible then put it into a small pan over medium heat. Let it toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until it is golden brown. Mix in the salt.
- Brush a little honey on the rim of a glass and then dip the sticky rim into the toasted coconut salt.
- In a small cup, mix the honey with hot tap water.
- Put a handful of ice in a cocktail shaker or jar. Add the honey mixed with water, coconut milk, tequila, and lime juice and shake well.
- Strain your coconut margarita into the glass and garnish with a slice of lime.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1margarita
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 drink | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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