This easy coconut margarita recipe might not literally transport you to paradise, but it'll make you feel like you're halfway there. With a strong coconut flavor and tangy twist of lime, it's a little sweet, a little tart, perfectly creamy, and so simple to make!

Ingredients

agave syrup, for rimming glass
toasted coconut flakes, for rimming glass
1 1/2 ounces tequila
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1 1/2 ounces cream of coconut
1/3 ounce heavy cream
ice

Instructions

Dip the rim of your serving glass into a shallow bowl of agave syrup to coat the top 1/2" in syrup. Then, dip it into a bowl filled with toasted coconut flakes to coat the rim of the glass in coconut.
In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, cream of coconut, and heavy cream. Add a handful of ice cubes, cover, and shake well.
Add fresh ice to serving glass. Strain margarita into the glass and serve.

notes
INGREDIENT NOTES AND SUBSTITUTIONS:
Be sure to use cream of coconut - not coconut cream. Coco Lopez and Coco Real are two of the brands most commonly available in stores.
Silver/blanco or reposado tequila will work for this recipe - use whatever variety you tend to prefer. My go-to brands are Corralejo and Casamigos.

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