✔ Updated · coconut margarita + sunrise and Coco Loco
1800 Coconut Tequila is a silver tequila flavored with coconut, so it brings a smooth, lightly sweet tropical note to cocktails. The coconut margarita is my favorite way to pour it on a summer evening.
At a glance
The one tip that matters: Shake hard with plenty of ice for the full 15 seconds. Thick cream of coconut needs vigorous shaking to blend and chill properly.
The easiest way to use it is a coconut margarita: shake 2 ounces of 1800 Coconut with 1 ounce of fresh lime juice and 1 ounce of cream of coconut over ice, then strain into a coconut-rimmed glass. Below you'll also find a Coconut Tequila Sunrise and a creamy Coco Loco, each made with just a few ingredients. These are cocktails for adults of legal drinking age (21+ in the US), so enjoy them responsibly.
Why You'll Love This Coconut Margarita
- Ready in 5 minutes, with no cooking, just a shaker, ice and a rimmed glass.
- Just 4 ingredients, built around coconut tequila, fresh lime juice and cream of coconut.
- Three drinks from one bottle: a margarita, a Coconut Tequila Sunrise and a creamy Coco Loco.
3 Easy 1800 Coconut Tequila Recipes
Each of these drinks makes one serving and takes about 5 minutes. The coconut margarita is the full recipe in the card below; the other two are simple builds you can make with the same bottle.
| Cocktail | What goes in | How it's made | Tastes like |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Margarita | 2 oz 1800 Coconut, 1 oz lime juice, 1 oz cream of coconut | Shaken, strained into a coconut-rimmed glass | Creamy, tart and tropical |
| Coconut Tequila Sunrise | 2 oz 1800 Coconut, 4 oz orange juice, 1/2 oz grenadine | Built in a tall glass over ice | Fruity, bright and layered |
| Coco Loco | 2 oz 1800 Coconut, 2 oz cream of coconut, 1 oz pineapple juice | Shaken, strained into a chilled glass | Rich, sweet, piña colada-like |
Coconut Tequila Sunrise
The Coconut Tequila Sunrise is a fruity, good-looking drink for brunch or a sunset get-together. The grenadine sinks to the bottom and fades up into the orange juice, so don't stir it before serving.
- You need: 2 oz 1800 Coconut Tequila, 4 oz fresh orange juice, 1/2 oz grenadine, and an orange slice and cherry to garnish.
- Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in the tequila and orange juice and stir briefly.
- Slowly pour the grenadine down the inside of the glass, or over the back of a spoon, so it sinks to the bottom and creates the sunrise effect.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry and serve without stirring.
Coco Loco
The Coco Loco is a creamy, dessert-like cocktail that leans into the coconut, a little like a tequila piña colada.
- You need: 2 oz 1800 Coconut Tequila, 2 oz sweetened cream of coconut, 1 oz pineapple juice, and a pineapple wedge to garnish.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add all three ingredients.
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds, until very cold.
- Strain into a chilled glass, or over fresh ice, and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Step-by-Step Photos
Here's how it comes together. Exact amounts, times and temperatures are in the recipe card below.
Tips for Success
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice. Bottled juice tastes flat next to the coconut and can make the drink taste overly sweet. I squeeze mine right before shaking.
- Buy cream of coconut, not coconut cream. Sweetened cream of coconut (sold near the cocktail mixers) provides both the sweetness and the silky body. Unsweetened coconut milk or coconut cream will taste thin and sour. Stir or shake the can first, because it separates.
- Shake hard and long. Fill the shaker with plenty of ice and shake for the full 15 seconds so the thick cream of coconut blends smoothly and the drink is properly chilled.
- Rim the glass first. Wipe the edge with a lime wedge and dip it in shredded coconut before you shake, so the glass is ready the moment you strain. Toasted coconut adds a nuttier flavor.
- Taste and adjust. Too sweet? Add a touch more lime. Too tart? Add a little more cream of coconut, 1/4 ounce at a time.
- Want it frozen? Blend the same ingredients with about 1 cup of ice until smooth and slushy, and pour into the rimmed glass.
1800 Coconut Tequila Margarita
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minutesA coconut margarita made with 1800 Coconut Tequila, fresh lime juice and sweetened cream of coconut, shaken hard over ice and strained into a coconut-rimmed glass. Four ingredients, five minutes, one drink for adults 21 and over.
Ingredients
- For the Rim
1 lime wedge
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
- For the Margarita
2 oz 1800 Coconut Tequila
1 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 oz sweetened cream of coconut, stirred well
1 cup ice cubes
1 lime wheel, to garnish
Directions
- Rim the Glass
- Spread the shredded coconut on a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or rocks glass, then dip the rim into the coconut and turn it gently so it sticks. Set the glass aside, or chill it in the freezer while you mix.
- Shake and Serve
- Fill a cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice. Add the 1800 Coconut Tequila, fresh lime juice and cream of coconut.
- Seal the shaker and shake hard for a full 15 seconds, until the outside feels very cold and frosty. Thick cream of coconut needs vigorous shaking to blend smoothly.
- Strain into the coconut-rimmed glass, either straight up or over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and serve right away.
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More Ways to Use 1800 Coconut Tequila
- Coconut pineapple highball: 1 1/2 oz coconut tequila topped with 4 oz pineapple juice and a splash of sparkling water over ice.
- Coconut lemonade: 1 1/2 oz coconut tequila with 4 oz lemonade over ice, garnished with a lemon wheel.
- Coconut paloma: 1 1/2 oz coconut tequila, 1/2 oz lime juice and grapefruit soda over ice, with a salted or coconut rim.
- Holiday twist: for a creamy seasonal margarita, try our White Christmas margarita.
- Comparing classics: if you also mix whiskey drinks, see Manhattan vs. Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1800 Coconut Tequila?
It is a silver (blanco) tequila flavored with coconut. It has a smooth, lightly sweet tropical taste, which makes it an easy base for margaritas and fruity cocktails like a Tequila Sunrise or a Coco Loco.
What mixes well with 1800 Coconut Tequila?
Fresh lime juice, cream of coconut, pineapple juice and orange juice are natural partners. Lemonade, sparkling water and grapefruit soda also make easy, refreshing highballs over ice.
Can you drink 1800 Coconut Tequila straight?
Yes. Some people sip it neat or on the rocks, but most enjoy it mixed in cocktails like the coconut margarita. As with any spirit, it is for adults of legal drinking age, so enjoy it responsibly. For an alcohol-free mocktail, I shake 1 ounce of lime juice and 1 ounce of cream of coconut with ice and top it with sparkling water.
Can I make a pitcher of coconut margaritas?
Yes. Keep the same 2:1:1 ratio of tequila, lime juice and cream of coconut. For 6 drinks, stir 12 ounces of tequila, 6 ounces of lime juice and 6 ounces of cream of coconut together, chill, then shake individual servings with ice or pour over ice-filled glasses just before serving.
How should I store 1800 Coconut Tequila?
Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place with the cap tightly closed. It does not need to be refrigerated after opening. Opened cans of cream of coconut, on the other hand, should be moved to a covered container in the fridge and used within about a week.
Can I use regular tequila instead?
Yes. Use silver (blanco) tequila and add a little more cream of coconut, about 1 1/4 ounces, to make up for the missing coconut flavor. The drink will taste a little sharper and less sweet.
