Cucumber Margarita with Coconut

Serve up this easy cucumber margarita with coconut for a refreshing and tropical mixed drink. This recipe uses fresh cucumber, tequila, agave syrup, toasted coconut, mint, coconut water, and more. It’s a totally hydrating and delicious drink. 

I love making this drink and imagining sitting by a beach relaxing. If you are a fan of margaritas, you have to try this one here. 

You can also try my popular blue margaritas, limeade margaritas, or frozen strawberry margarita recipes. All are tequila-based cocktails. 

Ingredients For This Cucumber Margarita 

Cucumber—Wash and slice your cucumber for this drink. You will want thinner slices, as this will slowly release a cucumber flavor into the drink. 
Lime—Fresh lime is best as it adds the perfect acidic component to balance out the sweet and powerful tequila. 
Silver tequila—I used it for this recipe, but you can use any plain tequila to give it that classic margarita flavor. 
Orange liqueur or triple sec-  adds more acid to balance the flavors. Triple Sec is a common ingredient in traditional margarita recipes. 
Agave syrup—Adding agave syrup sweetens the drink and helps tame the citrus’s sourness. You can always add less or more to flavor your cocktail. 
Toasted coconut—Using toasted coconut for the rim elevates the flavor of this drink to a whole new level. And it adds a crunchy texture to the drink. 
Mint – Fresh mint will help add an earthy tone to the drink. This is optional, but I do say it is very delicious. 
Lime juice – Fresh lime juice is best, but if you need you can reach for bottled lime. 
Coconut water—Coconut water will give this a light and refreshing taste while offering a mild coconut flavor. 
Tajin, or margarita salt, glass rim – You can choose how to serve your drink. A tajin rim will add some spice, or a classic salt ring is also a great option. 
Mint sprig, lime wedge, or cucumber slice as garnish—You can garnish this coconut margarita any way you like. I used mint and cucumber slices. 

 

How to Make This Cucumber Margarita With Coconut 

Rim a glass with Tajin or margarita salt if desired.

Slice the cucumber and lime. Fill a glass with ice, then add the cucumber slices and lime slices to the glass. Add the toasted coconut, mint, tequila, orange liquor, lime juice, coconut water, and agave to a shaker.

Shake to combine. Pour into your glasses. Garnish as you like and serve.

Variations to Cucumber Margarita Recipe 

• Slices of jalapeno are added to add a spicy kick to the cucumber cocktail. 
• Add 1/4 cup of pineapple juice for a tropical twist to add more of a pina colada twist. 
• You can use fresh basil leaves instead of mint for a more herbal flavor. 
• Use coconut cream instead of coconut water to create a creamy margarita recipe. 
• Add some cantaloupe or honeydew for a melon flavor that pairs well with the cucumber. 
• You can add ingredients into a blender with ice and make a frozen cucumber margarita instead of serving over ice. 

There are endless ways to alter this recipe. Those are just a few, so have fun and try different flavors to see what you like the best. 

Tips for Making 

• If you want a more robust cucumber flavor you can muddle a few of the cucumber slices to help enhance the flavor. 
• Make sure to use quality tequila for a smoother and lighter flavor. 
• You want to use the lime to help balance the tequila’s sweetness and sharpness. Adjust as you see fit. 
• If you add ingredients to a shaker, shake well, and pour into a glass, it helps to make sure the ingredients are fully mixed and can create a frothy texture. 
• When you rim the glass, make sure the rim is wet with agave. Then, roll in the toasted coconut flakes. 

FAQs 

How do I properly muddle cucumber and mint?

If you want to muddle the cucumber in the bottom of the glass with some mint to help enhance its natural flavors, here’s how: Add the sliced cucumber and mint. Then, press down firmly with a spoon or muddle. Move around a bit to release juices. Don’t overmash, or it can make it taste unpleasant. 

Can I substitute coconut water with another ingredient?

You can use sparkling water, club soda, lemon-lime soda, or ginger ale. The coconut water adds a nice flavor to the drink in a light form. But you can swap it out if you prefer.

What kind of glass should I use?

You can serve this margarita in a glass, rock glass, or any other type. Just use whatever glass works for you. It doesn’t have to be fancy at all.