Description
Tropical paradise meets festive cheer in this coconut-lime holiday margarita, blending creamy coconut and zesty lime with smooth tequila. Crisp, refreshing sips transport you to a sun-drenched beach while celebrating seasonal joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcohol Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) silver tequila
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) triple sec or orange liqueur
Citrus and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) simple syrup or to taste
Base and Chilling Ingredients:
- 1 can (13.5 ounces or 400 milliliters) coconut milk
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnishes: coconut flakes
- Optional garnishes: lime slices
- Optional garnishes: cranberries
- Optional garnishes: rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Create a decorative rim for serving glasses by brushing lime juice around the edges and coating with delicate coconut flakes, creating a festive winter-inspired presentation.
- Fill a high-powered blender with coconut milk, tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, and a substantial amount of ice cubes to ensure a perfectly chilled consistency.
- Activate the blender and pulse the ingredients until the mixture transforms into a smooth, velvety texture with a frothy appearance, approximately 30-45 seconds.
- Carefully transfer the frosty liquid into the prepared coconut-rimmed glasses, ensuring an even distribution and maintaining the drink’s creamy texture.
- Elevate the cocktail’s visual appeal by artfully garnishing with vibrant lime wedges, ruby-red cranberries, or an elegant sprig of aromatic rosemary, adding a sophisticated holiday touch to the beverage.
Notes
- Chill glasses beforehand in the freezer to enhance the frosty aesthetic and keep the drink colder longer.
- Swap tequila with coconut water or non-alcoholic white spirit for a family-friendly version that maintains tropical flavor profile.
- Toast coconut flakes lightly before rimming glasses to deepen the nutty undertone and create a more complex sensory experience.
- Adjust sweetness by using agave nectar instead of simple syrup for a more natural, smoother sweetening option that complements the coconut and lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg