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Shaken · 1 serving

Coconut Margarita

A reposado-tequila Margarita enriched with coconut rum, white cacao liqueur, vanilla bitters, and fresh lime.

Short answer

Coconut Margarita is a shaken cocktail made with tequila reposado, coconut rum, lime juice, white creme de cacao, vanilla bitters, salt, and coconut. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Coconut Margarita ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Coconut Margarita ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Coconut RumSource suggests this bottle (not required): Malibu Original22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
White Creme de CacaoSource suggests this bottle (not required): Giffard White Crème de Cacao5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Vanilla BittersSource suggests this bottle (not required): Bob's Vanilla Bitters5 drop———
Salt1 pinch———
Coconut1 pinch———

Garnish: One very narrow clean partial rim of fine desiccated coconut; no additional garnish

Method

How to make Coconut Margarita

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one heavy rocks glass and apply a very narrow partial rim of fine desiccated coconut to the outside edge.

  2. 02

    Measure the reposado tequila, coconut rum, fresh lime juice, white cacao liqueur, and exactly five vanilla-bitters drops into a shaker; add the source-permitted merest pinch of salt.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the pale mixture is thoroughly chilled and diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the prepared chilled rocks glass without adding serving ice or disturbing the coconut rim.

  6. 06

    Serve the straight-up drink immediately with no lime, coconut piece, or other additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Coconut Margarita taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Coconut Margarita questions

What is in a Coconut Margarita?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, coconut rum, lime juice, white creme de cacao, vanilla bitters, salt, and coconut.

How long does a Coconut Margarita take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Coconut Margarita prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Coconut Margarita alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B160https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/37051/coconut-margarita · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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