Blood Orange Coconut Margarita

This blood orange coconut margarita combines silver tequila, fresh citrus, and cream of coconut for a bold, tropical cocktail with a smooth finish. With a salt and lime zest rim and a blood orange slice on top, this drink is as striking as it is refreshing.

Course Cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword blood orange coconut margarita, blood orange margarita recipe, coconut blood orange margarita, coconut margarita recipe, cream of coconut margarita, tequila blood orange, tropical margarita

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 214kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker For combining and chilling the drink properly.
Citrus Juicer For fresh lime and blood orange juice.
jigger To get the right proportions.
rocks glass For serving the cocktail over ice.

Ingredients

Rim:

1 tbsp (15 g) coarse salt or margarita salt
zest of ½ a lime
1 tsp (5 ml) agave syrup

Margarita:

2 oz. (60 ml) silver tequila
½ oz. (15 ml) Cointreau
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh blood orange juice
½ oz. (15 ml) cream of coconut
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice
½ oz. (15 ml) agave syrup
ice

Garnish:

1 slice blood orange

Instructions

On a small plate, mix the coarse salt and lime zest.
1 tbsp (15 g) coarse salt, zest of ½ a lime
Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with agave syrup, then dip it into the salt mixture to coat. Set the glass aside.
1 tsp (5 ml) agave syrup
In a cocktail shaker, combine the silver tequila, Cointreau, blood orange juice, cream of coconut, lime juice, and agave syrup.
2 oz. (60 ml) silver tequila, ½ oz. (15 ml) Cointreau, 1 oz. (30 ml) fresh blood orange juice, ½ oz. (15 ml) cream of coconut, 1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice, ½ oz. (15 ml) agave syrup
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well chilled.
ice
Strain the margarita into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with a blood orange slice and serve right away.
1 slice blood orange

Notes

Use fresh juice for the best flavor—bottled doesn’t give you the same brightness.
Coco López is a great option for cream of coconut. Avoid using coconut milk or coconut cream—they won’t give the same texture or sweetness.
This cocktail is best made fresh, but you can juice your citrus ahead of time and store it in the fridge for a few hours.
You can substitute Cointreau with Grand Marnier or triple sec, but the result will be slightly less smooth.
Dehydrated Blood Orange Wheels are also available if you'd rather garnish your finished margarita that way.

For the best results when making this blood orange coconut margarita, check out the full post. It includes extra notes, tips, and frequently asked questions that aren't listed in the recipe card — like how to make it dairy-free, gluten-free, or ideas for simple ingredient swaps.

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on the brands and products you use.

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