Coconut Lime Margarita

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!

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 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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