Description
A creamy, refreshing tropical twist on the classic margarita, made with silver tequila, cream of coconut, coconut milk, lime juice, and orange liqueur. Perfect for summer parties, beach days, brunches, and happy hour. This cocktail delivers bold flavor, a silky texture, and vibrant color with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz cream of coconut
- 1½ oz coconut milk (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ oz orange liqueur (triple sec or Grand Marnier)
- Ice
- Optional garnishes: toasted coconut, lime wedges
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, cream of coconut, coconut milk, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
- Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until frothy and chilled.
- Strain into margarita glasses or tumblers filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with toasted coconut or lime wedges.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add more cream of coconut for extra sweetness, or reduce for a less-sweet drink.
- Add cinnamon, vanilla extract, or infused syrups for flavor variations.
- Replace tequila with mezcal or flavored tequila for a unique twist.
- Make it non-alcoholic by substituting spirits with coconut water or sparkling water.
- Store leftover mix up to 24 hours in the fridge; shake again with ice before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks / Cocktails
- Method: Mexican-inspired / Tropical
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired / Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita
- Calories: ~285
- Sugar: ~18 g
- Sodium: ~15 mg
- Fat: ~9 g
- Saturated Fat: ~8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~22 g
- Fiber: ~0 g
- Protein: ~1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg