put the lime in the coconut margarita

Name: Put the Lime in the Coconut Margarita
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon(s) lime zest; 2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 2 teaspoon(s) superfine sugar; 2 lime wedges; 2 ounce(s) coconut cream (not coconut milk), i.e. coco lopez; 1 1/2 ounce(s) white or silver tequila; 1 ounce(s) lime juice; 1/2 ounce(s) triple sec; 1/2 tablespoon(s) agave syrup (or 1 tablespoon simple syrup)

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Mikekey *

Seattle, WA

Updated on Jun 17, 2023

A tropical take on the classic Margarita. I use agave instead of simple syrup. Use 1/2 amount simple syrup called for in any recipe.

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prep time 10 Min

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method No-Cook or Other

yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 teaspoons lime zest
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons superfine sugar
2 lime wedges
2 ounces coconut cream (not coconut milk), i.e. coco lopez
1 1/2 ounces white or silver tequila
1 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce triple sec
1/2 tablespoon agave syrup (or 1 tablespoon simple syrup)

How To Make put the lime in the coconut margarita

Step 1

On a small plate, combine equal salt, lime zest and sugar and spread in an even layer. Gently rub 1 of the lime wedges around the rim of a rocks glass. Holding the base of the glass, dip the rim into the salt mixture. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 2

Before serving, fill the glass with ice.
Step 3

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the coconut cream, tequila, lime juice, triple sec and agave syrup. Cover, shake vigorously until well chilled and strain into ice-filled glass.
Step 4

Garnish with remaining lime wedge.
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