Who doesn't love sipping a cold tropical cocktail on a sunny beach? The creamy flavor of a Coconut Margarita takes the experience to a whole new height.

The creamy Coconut Margarita combines tequila, fresh lime, coconut milk, juice, and a hint of sweetness for the ultimate creamy cocktail. It's like pina colada, but maybe better! 

When you include Drink Pax healthy mixes, they add a refreshing twist to the classic cocktail. With every sip, this creamy, dreamy blend of tequila, lime juice, and coconut will transport you to sunny shores. 

Excitingly, it only requires just a few simple ingredients. 

Ready to escape to a paradise of smooth flavors with the Coconut Margarita? This article will show you how. 

Ingredients for a Coconut Margarita

To make some pints of delicious Coconut Margarita, you will need the following ingredients:

• ½ oz Cream of coconut
• 1 ½ oz unsweetened coconut cream
• Silver tequila
• 1 oz Triple sec
• ¾ Freshly squeezed lime juice
• Lime wedges
• A pinch of salt to add some “minerally” depth to an otherwise lovely drink
• Ice cubes 

Tools you will need

To make this exotic drink, you will need the following tools:

• A Cocktail Shaker, but if you don't have one, don't worry—use a lidded Mason jar instead
• A Cocktail Jigger or measuring tool
• A good Cocktail Strainer
• Citrus Juicer for juicing the lime
• Margarita glasses

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How to make the perfect Coconut Margarita

• Fill both a cocktail shaker and a margarita glass with ice.
• Open a can of cream of coconut and mix it well with a fork.
• Measure out all ingredients ( tequila, cream of coconut, fresh lime juice, a pinch of salt, silver tequila, and triple sec) in an ice-filled shaker.
• Firmly replace the shaker lid and shake hard for 30 seconds until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and chilled. This creates the perfect creamy cocktail!
• Strain into a margarita glass containing ice, garnish with lime, then sip and enjoy immediately!

Prefer a healthier alternative? You can make one using our healthy cocktail & mocktail mix. Our mix makes it incredibly easy to enjoy this perfect summer cocktail.    

Ingredients

• 1 Pax Margarita mix packet
• ½ oz Cream of coconut
• ¾ Freshly squeezed lime juice
• 4 oz Club soda
• Ice
• Lime wheel (for garnish)

Instructions

• Fill both a cocktail shaker and a margarita glass with ice.
• Measure the ingredients like the previous method and include the Pax Margarita mix in an ice-filled shaker.
• Firmly replace the shaker lid and shake hard for 30 seconds until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. 
• Add club soda.
• Stir gently to combine.
• Strain into a margarita glass containing ice, garnish with lime, then sip and enjoy right away!

Tips for perfecting your Coconut Margarita recipe

To achieve the best Coconut Margarita recipe, adopt some or all of the following suggestions to elevate your drinking experience: 

• Use silver tequila: It has a much milder flavor and will not overpower the coconut.
• Use two kinds of coconut: The combination of the sweet cream of coconut and unsweetened coconut cream makes the perfect combo! 
• Use fresh lime: No lime-shaped squeeze bottles are permitted! Lime must be fresh for cocktails, such as margaritas, which require only a few simple ingredients.
• Don't skip the shaker: Shaking a margarita is vital for properly mixing the creamy coconut cream, chilling the alcohol, and diluting it.  

What to serve with your creamy Coconut Margarita

This Coconut Margarita can be deliciously served alongside chips, guacamole, mango salsa, beef, chicken, or authentic carnitas.

How to garnish your Coconut Margarita

Garnishing is optional but can be fun and pretty. To garnish your margarita, simply rub a sliced lime along the rim of your drink glasses. You can even skewer some toasted coconut flakes for a delightful garnish.

Pour your margarita into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lime wedge or pineapple, and enjoy!

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FAQs

Here are answers to some popularly asked questions about Coconut Margaritas: 

Can I use coconut milk instead of cream of coconut?

If you plan to make Coconut Margaritas for your friends and family, delight and cream of coconut aren’t readily available; coconut milk can be a suitable alternative. 

However, it is a lighter, less sweet alternative. To compensate for the reduced sweetness, you may need to add sugar or simple syrup to taste. Also, avoid the coconut milk in cartons, as it tends to be too watery for shaken cocktails like this one. 

How can I make my Coconut Margarita less sweet?

Want a less sweet version of your Coconut Margarita? Simply add freshly squeezed lime juice. The citrus flavor willcut through the sweetness and help balance out the drink.

Using unsweetened coconut milk is another option.

Can I prepare this cocktail in advance?

If you love to spend more time mingling and less time mixing, and so you are wondering if you can make a Coconut Margarita ahead of time, the answer is yes. To do it right, consider the following pro tips: 

• Know your proportions. You don't have to be a math major to mix up recipes large enough to serve a crowd. 
• Keep the drinks refrigerated without ice in mason jars. 
• Just shake or blend with ice when you’re ready to serve.

Takeaway: Make the perfect Coconut Margarita with the right recipe

Now that you know how to make the perfect Coconut Margarita cocktail, you can escape anytime you desire to your favorite tropical island filled with sparkling white sands, blue waters, and coconut trees.

With every sip, you will experience a delightful explosion in your taste buds. 

Drink Pax mixes can be combined to make any type of refreshing cocktail or mocktail. The best part is that they improve the taste, which makes them better.