Coconut Margarita Cocktail and Cupcake
If you like margaritas and you like coconut, then you HAVE to try these Coconut Margarita Cocktail and Cupcake recipes using coconut tequila! It’s such a perfect combination of sweet and citrus and it smells and tastes amazing!
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Apparently, February 22 is (was) National Margarita Day. So I decided to celebrate this very important day with one of my favorite margaritas, the Coconut Margarita! And then I figured since I had the tequila out, why not make a Coconut Tequila Cupcake to go with it?!? And so begins the Adventures of a Cocktail and a Cupcake…Coconut Margarita Cocktail and Cupcake!
First, the Coconut Margarita recipe. It’s very easy to make, you just have to find some coconut tequila. The first time I had a coconut margarita was by the water in Tacoma. We just purchased our boat and had it moored up next to a cute little bar and grill. It was perfect. Perfect seafood, perfect cocktails and a perfect view. I asked the bartender how in the world the coconut margarita had so much flavor and he showed me the bottle of 1800 Coconut Tequila and the rest is history!
Coconut Lime Margarita
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- cocktail glass
- measuring jigger
Ingredients
- 2 oz 1800 Coconut Tequila
- 2 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz agave syrup
- toasted coconut for the rim
- lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the glass by rimming the top with agave syrup and dip it into the toasted coconut. Add fresh ice to the glass.
- 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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Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
And if that wasn’t enough lime and coconut for you, here is the recipe for a Coconut Margarita Cupcake with Coconut Tequila Frosting. A boozy baked treat that tastes just like the drink!
Coconut Lime Margarita Cupcakes
Equipment
- cupcake pan and liners
- stand mixer or hand mixer
- 3 mixing bowls
- silicone or rubber spatula
- piping bag and tip (optional)
Ingredients
Coconut Lime Margarita Cupcakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
- ½ cup milk, room temp
- 1 large egg, room temp
- ¼ tsp coconut extract
- 1 tbsp 1800 Coconut Tequila
- 1 tsbp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsbp lime zest
Coconut Tequila Frosting
- 1 cup vegetable shortening (you can use butter but the shortening helps with structure and less butter flavor)
- 2 tbsp 1800 Coconut Tequila
- ¼ tsp coconut extract
- 1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 cups confectioners powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- 3-4 drops green food coloring
- lime zest for garnish
- toasted coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Coconut Lime Margarita Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- Place the softened butter and sugar in the bowl of a mixer and beat together until creamed, about 4-5 minutes. While the butter is mixing (if using a stand mixer), sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together into a separate mixing bowl.
- Once the butter and sugar have become light and fluffy, add the egg, milk, coconut extract, and tequila and continue mixing. Zest the lime and then juice it. Measure 1 tbsp lime juice and lime zest and add to the batter and mix in. Save the rest of the juice and zest for the frosting.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, 1/3 at a time, and mix in by hand using a spatula or spoon until just mixed in. Do not overmix or your cupcakes will be dense.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared liners and bake for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Once the cupcakes have fully cooled, frost, garnish, and enjoy!
Coconut Tequila Frosting
- Add the shortening, tequila, coconut extract, and lime juice to a stand mixer or mixing bowl and beat until combined.
- Add 2 cups of the powdered sugar and mix in completely. Add 2 tablespoons of milk and fully incorporate. Add the remaining powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring and beat until smooth.
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Coconut Tequila Frosting
Equipment
- stand mixer or hand mixer
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening (you can use butter but the shortening helps with structure and less butter flavor)
- 1-2 tbsp 1800 Coconut Tequila (optional if you are making for kiddos)
- ¼ tsp coconut extract
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 4 cups powdered confectioners sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- green gel food coloring
- lime zest for garnish
- toasted coconut for garnish (see tip below)
Instructions
- Add the shortening, tequila, coconut extract, and lime juice to a stand mixer or mixing bowl and whisk for 30 seconds.
- Add 2 cups of confectioners powdered sugar and mix in completely. Add 2 tablespoons of milk and fully incorporate.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring and beat until smooth.
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Quick tip for toasted coconut
**Did you know you can toast coconut in the microwave?? Place sweetened coconut on a microwave-safe plate, cook for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir around. Put back into the microwave for 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each time to even out cooking.
Both of these are indulgent treats that are sure to hit the spot. Don’t have or want the tequila or sharing with kiddos? No problem!! Eliminate the tequila and you will have some delicious coconut lime cupcakes and frosting!
If you enjoyed the first adventure of a Cocktail and a Cupcake, take a look at some of my other posts:
- Strawberry Gin Cocktail and Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcake
- Classic Daiquiri Cocktail and Daiquiri Cupcakes
- Lilac Cocktail and Lilac Cupcakes
- Gingerbread Martini and Gingerbread Cupcake
Certainly, there will be more Adventures of a Cocktail and a Cupcake this year. So if you love recipes, cocktails and cupcakes sign up for my email list! You can also follow me on Instagram @emilyfabulous_blog and thanks for checking out my site!
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