Here’s an unlikely combination: strawberries and coconut! This fruity take on a margarita is perfect for a summer afternoon on a sunny patio. It’s slightly sweet, tangy and will pass the time just fine. Try making this strawberry coconut margarita recipe today.
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1.5 oz. tequila
.5 oz. triple sec
.75 oz. lime juice
1.5 oz. coconut milk
1 oz. strawberry puree (from about ½ cup of strawberries)
5 oz. simple syrup
Pinch of salt
A few drops of agave syrup
1 tbsp. coconut flakes
3-4 strawberries for skewering, sliced longways
1 toothpick
1
PUREE strawberries in a blender until smooth and then strain through a fine mesh sieve.
2
HEAT a pan over medium and add coconut flakes.
3
TOAST until golden, remove from the pan immediately, and spread out on a small plate.
4
Once cooled, paint agave around the rim or side of the glass and ROLL in toasted coconut flakes.
5
PLACE glasses in the freezer to allow the coconut to really set into the agave syrup.
6
SKEWER a few strawberry slices on a toothpick, alternating the direction of the strawberries and set aside.
7
COMBINE tequila, triple sec, lime juice, coconut milk, strawberry puree, simple syrup and salt into a cocktail shaker.
8
STIR until combined and add a handful of ice.
9
SHAKE vigorously for 25 seconds.
10
DOUBLE strain over fresh ice.
11
TOP with skewered strawberries.
Headnote: Here’s an unlikely combination: strawberries and coconut! This fruity take on a margarita is perfect for a summer afternoon on a sunny patio. It’s slightly sweet, tangy and will pass the time just fine.
