Description
This White Christmas Margarita Slush is a tropical twist on the classic margarita, blending silver tequila with creamy coconut, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sweetness. Served chilled with a festive shredded coconut rim, it’s the perfect refreshing cocktail for holiday gatherings and warm-weather celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Drink
- 6 fl oz silver tequila
- 2 fl oz triple sec or Cointreau
- 4 fl oz coconut cream, well-stirred
- 2 fl oz coconut milk
- 2 fl oz fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup, adjust to taste
- 4 cups ice cubes
For the Glass Rims and Garnish
- 4 lime wedges
- 4 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare Glass Rims: Coat the rim of each glass with fresh lime juice by rubbing a lime wedge around the edges, then dip the rims into sweetened shredded coconut to create a coconut crust that will add texture and flavor to each sip.
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the silver tequila, triple sec or Cointreau, well-stirred coconut cream, coconut milk, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, and ice cubes, ensuring all components are ready for blending.
- Blend Mixture: Blend the ingredients on high speed until the mixture reaches a smooth, slushy consistency with no large ice chunks remaining, perfect for a refreshing frozen cocktail.
- Serve: Pour the slushy margarita evenly into the prepared glasses with the coconut-coated rims, ensuring a balanced presentation.
- Garnish and Present: Add a fresh lime wedge to each glass and sprinkle additional sweetened shredded coconut on top if desired, then serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of agave syrup to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Use silver tequila for the best flavor balance in this cocktail.
- If you prefer a less thick slush, reduce the amount of ice slightly.
- Sweetened shredded coconut works best for rim coating and garnish to complement the drink’s sweetness.
- Serve immediately after blending to enjoy the optimal slushy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: White Christmas Margarita, Coconut Margarita, Frozen Margarita, Holiday Cocktail, Tropical Margarita, Slushy Margarita
