What’s the difference between coconut cream and cream of coconut?

Coconut cream is thick, unsweetened, and made from the fatty part of coconut milk. It’s rich and velvety but neutral in flavor. Cream of coconut, on the other hand, is sweetened and syrupy, used in drinks like piña coladas. If you use cream of coconut, reduce or omit any added sweeteners.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Definitely. Vigorously whisk ingredients in a large pitcher without ice and store in the fridge. Just give it a stir before serving and pour into glasses with ice.

What should I serve with pineapple coconut margaritas?

Great question, let me tell you. A huge basket of tortilla chips and a vat of guacamole, Baja shrimp tacos , corn salad, and Mexican rice.

Creamy and Refreshing Pineapple Coconut Margarita Recipe

Name: Creamy and Refreshing Pineapple Coconut Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: PT-492413H58M16S
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2oz tequila; 2oz pineapple juice; 1 ½ oz coconut cream; ¾ oz lime juice; ½ oz agave nectar; lime and/or pineapple wedges, for serving; zest from one whole lime; 1-2 tablespoons sugar; 2 ¼ cups tequila; 2 cups pineapple juice; 1 13.5oz can coconut cream; ¾ cup fresh lime juice; ¼ cup agave nectar; lime and/or pineapple wedges, for serving

Description

This tropical margarita blends tequila, pineapple juice, creamy coconut, and lime for a refreshing, tropical spin on a classic cocktail. Perfect by the glass or by the pitcher!

Ingredients

Units Scale

By the glass:

2oz tequila
2oz pineapple juice
1 1/2 oz coconut cream
3/4 oz lime juice
1/2 oz agave nectar
lime and/or pineapple wedges, for serving

Lime sugar rim:

zest from one whole lime
1-2 tablespoons sugar

By the pitcher:

2 1/4 cups tequila
2 cups pineapple juice
1 13.5oz can coconut cream
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup agave nectar
lime and/or pineapple wedges, for serving

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Instructions

In a small, shallow bowl combine sugar and lime zest to make the lime sugar.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 2oz tequila, 2oz pineapple juice, 1 ½ oz coconut cream, ¾ oz lime juice and ½ oz agave syrup. Shake vigorously until combined.
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a short glass to moisten. Dip the glass into the lime sugar. Fill glass with ice.
Pour margarita over ice, garnish with a lime slice or pineapple wedge and BOTTOMS UP.
Pitcher: combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir vigorously. Serve over ice in glasses with a lime sugar rim.

Notes

You can use cream of coconut instead of coconut cream but if you do, omit the agave. Although they sound very similar, they are quite different. Coconut cream is unsweetened and cream of coconut is heavily sweetened and syrupy.

Refer to the above blog post for step-by-step photos, tips and answers to frequently asked questions!

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Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 margarita
Calories: 211
Sugar: 27.3 g
Sodium: 9.7 mg
Fat: 3.7 g
Carbohydrates: 28.7 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 0.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg