The Pineapple and Coconut Margarita We'll Be Sipping All Summer

Nothing says summer quite like a margarita, and this tropical twist on the classic might just become our new warm-weather favourite. Combining tequila, fresh lime, pineapple juice and creamy coconut, it delivers all the holiday energy of a beachside cocktail without needing a long-haul flight.

Served with a zesty lime and sea salt rim and finished with a fresh pineapple garnish, it's the sort of drink that works just as well for garden parties and BBQs as it does for a Friday evening in the sunshine.

Serves 1 | Prep time 5 minutes

Ingredients

For the cocktail

• 45ml blanco tequila

• 15ml triple sec

• 30ml fresh lime juice

• 30ml pineapple juice

• 15ml cream of coconut

• Ice

• 1 pineapple slice, to garnish

For the rim

• Sea salt

• Finely grated lime zest

• 1 lime wedge

Method

1. Mix the sea salt and lime zest together in a shallow dish.

2. Run a lime wedge around half the rim of a rocks glass, then dip into the lime-salt mixture, tapping away any excess.

3. Fill a cocktail shaker with the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, pineapple juice and cream of coconut.

4. Add a generous handful of ice and shake vigorously until well chilled and slightly frothy.

5. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice and strain the cocktail over the top.

6. Garnish with a pineapple slice and serve immediately.

Sips of the Seasons: Fresh Cocktails for Every Holiday by Sarah Gualtieri

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