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put the lime in the coconut margarita

Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

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.

yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For put the lime in the coconut margarita

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

How To Make put the lime in the coconut margarita

  • 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.
  • 2
    Before serving, fill the glass with ice.
  • 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.
  • 4
    Garnish with remaining lime wedge.

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