If you like margaritas and you like coconut, then you have to try this Coconut Lime Margarita recipe using 1800 Coconut Tequila. It's the perfect combination of sweet and sour and it tastes amazing!
This Coconut Lime Margarita is one of my all-time favorite drinks and a perfect way to celebrate my 100th post!!! 🥳 This drink is perfect for a warm summer day outside, but I also make them in the winter when I want to dream about sunshine.
This cocktail is really easy to make and since the tequila already has coconut in it, there are limited ingredients. If you love coconut drinks check out my Toasted Coconut Rum Cocktail. And if you love margaritas, check out my list of 21 Flavored Margarita Recipes!
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- Why I Love This 1800 Margarita Drink
- Ingredients Needed to Make an 1800 Coconut Tequila Margarita
- How to Make a Coconut Margarita
- What Does 1800 Coconut Tequila Taste Like?
- Expert Tips for This Recipe
- You Can Toast Coconut In The Microwave!
- How to make this Coconut Lime Margarita Creamy
- How to Tone Down the Coconut Tequila
- Recipe FAQs
- If you like this cocktail, you might like the cupcake!
- More Margarita Recipes to Try
- Coconut Lime Margarita
Why I Love This 1800 Margarita Drink
I love this Coconut Lime Margarita crafted with 1800 Coconut Tequila because it seamlessly blends the essence of coconut with fresh lime for a refreshing and tropical twist on a classic cocktail. Its perfect blend of flavors captures a vacation-worthy experience in every sip, just like my Coconut Lime Margarita Cupcakes.
Ingredients Needed to Make an 1800 Coconut Tequila Margarita
- 1800 Coconut Tequila - This sweet tequila is where the coconut flavor comes from, and of course, the tequila flavor.
- Fresh lime juice and a wedge for garnish - when making any margarita freshly squeezed lime juice is a must. If you use the bottled stuff, you will be disappointed because there is added citric acid and possibly other flavors. You need a lime wedge for garnish anyway so you may as well get the limes.
- Agave syrup - agave syrup brings out the flavor of the tequila and adds even more authentic flavor to this cocktail. If you don't have agave syrup, you can use simple syrup in a pinch.
- Shredded sweetened coconut that has been toasted - Make sure it's sweetened so it toasts up nicely. See notes below on how to toast your coconut in the microwave!
*See the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Make a Coconut Margarita
Prepare a cocktail glass by placing agave syrup around the rim and dipping it into toasted coconut. Then add fresh ice to the glass.
Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until nice and cold and then pour into the prepared glass.
Add a lime wedge for garnish, serve, and enjoy!
What Does 1800 Coconut Tequila Taste Like?
Coconut Tequila made by 1800 is very coconutty and much sweeter than traditional tequila. Because of this, it mixes well with citrus as well as other fruits like in my Frozen Strawberry Coconut Margarita.
Since this tequila is sweet, you won't need to add as much sweetener, in this case, agave syrup, as you would in other tequila drinks. It is also delicious served by itself over ice.
Expert Tips for This Recipe
- For the best results, choose quality ingredients for your cocktail. Freshly squeezed lime juice and real agave syrup are going to make all the difference in this drink.
- When shaking the cocktail with ice, shake it vigorously to ensure all the ingredients are well-mixed and super cold. This will also make or break your cocktail experience.
- Use the right tools when making cocktails at home. Accurately measured ingredients as well as a well-shaken cocktail will give you the best results.
- Feel free to play with the ratios of tequila, agave, and lime juice to customize the cocktail's balance to your liking.
You Can Toast Coconut In The Microwave!
Did you know you can toast coconut in the microwave?? This is by far my favorite way to toast coconut.
All you do is place sweetened coconut on a microwave-safe plate and cook for 1 minute in the microwave. Remove the plate from the microwave and stir the coconut around.
Put the plate back into the microwave for 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each time to even out the cooking. This will take about 4-5 minutes in total. Store any leftover coconut in an airtight container.
How to make this Coconut Lime Margarita Creamy
Add 1 oz of coconut cream or coconut milk to your cocktail shaker before shaking if you want even more coconut flavor and a creamy margarita. This adds an additional layer of coconut flavor as well as a creaminess that is quite delicious.
How to Tone Down the Coconut Tequila
I love coconut...a lot. And although a lot of people enjoy coconut, they may think this coconut tequila is too "coconutty".
If you think that might be you, substitute 1 oz. of coconut tequila for 1 oz. of your favorite silver tequila. You still get a delicious coconut flavor with a nice balance of traditional tequila and lime.
Another option is to top off this coconut cocktail with seltzer water or tonic to add some bubbles and tone down the coconut.
Recipe FAQs
If you don't have or can't find the 1800 coconut tequila, you can use regular tequila and coconut syrup. Most coconut syrups are strong so I would recommend starting with ½ ounce and skipping the agave syrup.
I like to use agave syrup to get the coconut to stick to the edge of the glass. However, you can also use water or lime juice as well. Using a small plate or glass rimming bowl works best to distribute the coconut on the glass.
Freshly squeezed lime juice is highly recommended for any cocktail. The bottled juice contains additives including citric acid which changes the flavor profile immensely.
Garnish with a wedge of fresh coconut, a sprig of mint, or even a pineapple leaf for a tropical touch.
Yes, you can blend the ingredients with ice to make a frozen Coconut Margarita. Adjust the amount of ice to achieve the desired consistency.
If you like this cocktail, you might like the cupcake!
One of my favorite things to do is make a cocktail and then come up with a cupcake just like the cocktail! This Coconut Lime Margarita is by far one of my favorite drinks so, of course, I had to make a matching cupcake! Check out the recipe for a Coconut Margarita Cupcake, you are going to love it!
More Margarita Recipes to Try
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Coconut Lime Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 ounces 1800 Coconut Tequila
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounces agave syrup
- toasted coconut for the rim
- lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a cocktail glass by rimming the top with agave syrup and then dipping it into the toasted coconut. Add fresh ice to the glass and set it aside.
- Add the tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until nice and cold, about 20-30 seconds, and pour into the prepared glass. Add a lime wedge for garnish, serve and enjoy!
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How to Toast Coconut in the Microwave
Did you know you can toast coconut in the microwave?? This is by far my favorite way to toast coconut. All you do is place sweetened coconut on a microwave-safe plate and cook for 1 minute in the microwave. Remove the plate from the microwave and stir the coconut around. Put the plate back into the microwave for 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each time to even out the cooking. This will take about 4-5 minutes total. Store any leftover coconut in an airtight container.How to Tone Down the Coconut Tequila
I love coconut...A LOT. And although a lot of people enjoy coconut, they may think this coconut tequila is too "coconutty". If you think that might be you, substitute 1 oz. of coconut tequila for 1 oz. of your favorite silver tequila. You still get a delicious coconut flavor with a nice balance of traditional tequila and lime. Another option is to top off this coconut cocktail with seltzer water or tonic to add some bubbles and tone down the coconut.Nutrition
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Gregory says
Yes please! but just ONE! I will have to try this one day. I love margaritas
Emily says
Definitely try it, but be prepared...you are going to want more than one. LOL!
Mae says
Delish! The 1800 Coconut tequila totally makes the difference!
Emily says
The 1800 tequila is SO good, I'm glad you liked it!
Marita says
Wow this looks super refreshing. I love coconut and cannot wait to make this.
Emily says
Yes! As a fellow coconut lover I can tell you this drink is amazing!!
Kris says
I cannot wait to try this!!!!
Emily says
You are going to love it!
Cindy Mom, the Lunch Lady says
I did not know that they make coconut tequila. This would be a wonderful cocktail. I love any type of margarita!
Emily says
The coconut tequila was the discovery of the century that's for sure! LOL
Leah says
I’ve never heard of 1800 coconut! It sounds delicious and my favorite drink is a margarita! I’ll have to try this one out. Pinning!
Emily says
Leah, you are going to love the coconut tequila, I hope you get a chance to try it soon!
Gabriela Herrera says
It 10am in Texas and I happen to have all these ingredients. Did someone say "Day Drinking"? Love this and will definitely be apart of my holiday table. Who am I kidding it will make an appearance at least weekly. 😀
Emily says
LOL! It's 5:00 somewhere, right?!? Cheers!
Sue says
Congrats on post #100. How exciting! And I LOVE the sound of this cocktail. Lime is very much my thing - I've never tried coconut tequila before, but clearly I now have to!
Emily says
Thank you!! And, yes, you have to try this tequila!! I love lime too and they are the perfect combination.