Coconut margarita

Blend tequila reposado, coconut rum and lime juice to make this vibrant margarita – the lime zest, sugar and salt showcase the toasty coconut flavours

Ingredients

• 50 ml tequila reposado
• 25 ml lime juice
• 25 ml coconut rum
• ice cubes
• 0.5 tsp sea salt flakes
• 0.5 tsp golden caster sugar
• 1 tsp dessicated coconut
• 1 lime, zested

Steps

1. First, make the garnish for the rim. Combine the salt, sugar, dessicated coconut and lime zest on a shallow plate. Dampen the rim of a margarita glass and dip into the mixture. Chill the glass until needed.
2. Pour the tequila, lime juice and rum into a cocktail shaker and add a handful of ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels ice-cold.
3. Drop a few ice cubes into the prepared glass, then strain in the drink.