Pineapple Coconut Margarita
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This pineapple coconut margarita will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation! Shake, strain, and serve it on the rocks this summer for a refreshing treat that pairs well with tacos and sunshine.
Pineapple and coconut might just be my favorite summer flavor combo. So I had to pair it with my favorite summer cocktail, a margarita!
We’ve had our fair share of tropical margaritas at restaurants, but they tend to be frozen and overly creamy or heavy. (Not that I don’t love a frozen marg, but more often than not I prefer it on the rocks). So instead of using coconut cream or coconut milk, we opted for coconut water in this recipe. Not only does it have more pure coconut flavor than coconut cream, which is super sugary, but it also preserves the thinner texture of a classic margarita. A win-win!
This pineapple coconut margarita goes perfectly with summer-y, tropical snacks and meals like chips and salsa, Hawaiian pulled pork tacos, fish tacos with mango salsa, and fresh salads. Better yet, make it on a sunny day and sip on it outside – we love having happy hour on our balcony during these warmer months!
And if you’re looking for cocktails round two, check out our tequila pina colada or our smoky pomegranate margarita or both!
What To Expect
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Why We Love This Recipe
This cocktail tastes like vacation in a glass. It’s a beautiful tropical margarita that I just love enjoying while sitting in the warm sun.
– Alex
Equipment
You’ll need a few basic bar tools to make this margarita:
- Jigger or shot glass
- Shaker – We love our Boston shaker, but any kind of shaker will do (you can read more about the different types of shakers here!)
- Strainer – A Julep strainer works great, but you can also use a Hawthorne strainer if that’s what you have (learn more about each type here).
We purchased this 12-piece mixology set a long time ago for our home bar and it’s still going pretty strong – it has everything you need to make great cocktails at home!
Ingredients
- Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave nectar – We wanted this cocktail to stay as true to a classic margarita as possible, so we started with traditional margarita ingredients.
- Coconut water – To add coconut flavor, we use coconut water instead of coconut cream or milk. It adds flavor without altering the texture of the drink, so you get the mouthfeel of a true margarita on the rocks.
- Pineapple juice – Again, we’re adding pineapple flavor without altering the texture of the drink. We love buying the 6 ounce cans of Dole pineapple juice for mixing cocktails – one can is the perfect amount for making 2 rounds of drinks for the two of us.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make A Coconut Pineapple Margarita
- Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with large ice cubes.
- Shake until the drink is chilled and the sound of the ice cubes shifting around in the shaker has softened. This means the ice has broken up quite a bit – if you continue to shake past this point, you risk watering down your cocktail.
- Garnish – Add a toasted coconut rim, or opt for something more standard like a salt or Tajin rim.
- Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over ice. Optionally garnish and enjoy!
Expert Tips
Give this recipe a try with some spicy air fryer cauliflower tacos and let us know what you think by rating, commenting and sharing below! Cheers!
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We hope you enjoy this recipe! When you try it out, please leave a review and a star rating in the comments below. Happy cooking! – Nicole and Alex
Pineapple Coconut Margarita
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Equipment
- Jigger or shot glass
- Julep strainer
Ingredients
- 2 fluid ounces tequila blanco
- 2 fluid ounces coconut water
- 1½ fluid ounces pineapple juice
- ½ fluid ounce triple sec
- ½ fluid ounce lime juice
- ½ fluid ounce agave nectar
Instructions
- Start by adding a toasted coconut (see our notes below on how), salt, or Tajin rim to your glass if desired. This is also a good time to make any garnishes you want, like our pineapple and lime skewer, a pineapple wedge, or even a lime wheel. It doesn't have to be complicated to add to the experience.
- Fill a shaker with large ice cubes, then add the tequila, coconut water, pineapple juice, triple sec, lime juice, and agave nectar.
- Shake until the shaker is cold to the touch (almost hard to hold), about 10 to 15 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over ice. Optionally garnish and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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I’m not much of a mixed drink person, but this Pineapple Coconut Margarita could change my mind! It is so refreshing and delicious. Can’t wait to have another one! Give it a try, you won’t be sorry!
This is an incredibly refreshing cocktail. While I love frozen margs too, it’s great to have a flavored margarita that is on the rocks and feels like a true margarita too.