Two familiar drinks collide in this Piña Colada Margarita. Coconut tequila is blended with cream of coconut and topped with a splash of pineapple juice. Yields 1 glass but can easily be doubled.

Who doesn’t love a good margarita?

While we were in Florida over spring break, I had my first piña colada and fell in love! So for cinco de mayo, I decided to combine the two cocktails for one epic tropical margarita? That’s right! Coconut tequila is whipped with cream of coconut, topped with ice and pineapple juice.

Serve this in a glass with a toasted coconut rim, because you deserve it.

To Make These Piña Colada Margaritas Set out:

maple syrup or agave – This is for the rim of the glass.
toasted coconut – This is also for the rim of the glass.
coconut tequila – The only brand I know of is 1800 tequila. (not sponsored)
cream of coconut – Usually found near the liquor section.
ice – Because nobody wants a room temperature margarita.
pineapple juice – Lends sweet, tangy and tropical flavor.
lime wedges – Adds distinct citrus flavor.

Start by adding unsweetened coconut to a skillet. Heat on medium-low and toss occasionally until fragrant and golden brown in spots.

Transfer to a mini food processor or personal blender and pulse to finely chop. Next, transfer the finely chopped toasted coconut to a shallow plate.

Dip the rim of your glass in agave or maple syrup.

And then dip the rim of the glass into the toasted coconut.

Then to your toasted coconut rimmed glass, add 3 ounces of coconut tequila. I’m using 1800 coconut tequila.

And pour in 1 ounce cream of coconut.

Cream of Coconut is non-alcoholic coconut cream that has been processed in a way that makes it sweet and syrupy and is primarily used as a mixer for drinks and cocktails. You can find this near the liquor isle with other mixers, like grenadine, and other non-alcoholic mixers. I have not tested this method with canned coconut cream as they are not considered to be the same.

Grab a electric mini whisk.

And blend together until slightly frothy.

Next add ice to the glass.

Top with 1-1/2 ounces pineapple juice or more to taste.

Serve with a squeeze of lime.

Sip. Sigh. Repeat.

With 3 ounces of tequila, this cocktail packs a punch so please drink responsibly.