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Aperol Coconut Margarita

Aperol Coconut Margarita

A refreshing twist on the classic margarita featuring Aperol and coconut milk, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 ounces blanco tequila high-quality
  • 1 ounce Aperol
  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • 1 ounce coconut milk full-fat, well-mixed
  • 1 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 ounce simple syrup homemade
For the Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Tajin for rim
  • 1 lime wheel for garnish
  • 1 marigold flower for garnish

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • fine mesh strainer
  • ice cubes
  • measuring jigger
  • Glass

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Aperol Coconut Margarita
  1. Combine 2 ounces of blanco tequila, 1 ounce of Aperol, 1 ounce of Cointreau, 1 ounce of well-mixed coconut milk, and the juice of one freshly squeezed lime in a cocktail shaker. Add half an ounce of simple syrup.
  2. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until chilled.
  3. Prepare your glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into Tajin.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with a lime wheel and a marigold flower.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 18gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with variations like coconut cream or jalapeños for added flavor.

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