Celebrate Easter with a Coconut Cottontail Margarita
The Cottontail Coconut Margarita is a fun and perfect cocktail for your Easter get-together! While the kids are coloring eggs and searching for their baskets you can be sipping on these tasty tropical margaritas!
These yummy cocktails have a coconut rim with a little marshmallow bunny tail and a tropical taste from a bit of coconut milk that will definitely put you in the Easter Bunny mood!
Uniquely Tropical
This is definitely a unique twist on a traditional margarita. If you want to make a lower calorie and lighter version of this cocktail you can use all coconut milk, tequila, triple sec and pineapple with a squeeze of lime.
If you’re looking for a more decadent and creamy cocktail just add a shot of cream of coconut and you can take this to a whole new level.
Creating the Perfect Coconut Rim
If you’re doing an Easter party or having a friends get together for Easter this is a perfect cocktail to serve. It’s so festive and fun!
All you do is rim your margarita glasses with a little marshmallow fluff then you dip it in sweetened coconut.
Use your fingers and press the coconut into the fluff so it sticks.
To make the bunny tail you slice a marshmallow in thirds and make a slit to garnish the edge of your glass. You could also just use the whole marshmallow.
Either way this is so cute!
Lighter Version Enhancements
For those opting for the lighter version with only coconut milk, the addition of marshmallow fluff and coconut on the rim enhances the overall taste of the drink.
However, the true tropical paradise is unlocked with a shot of cream of coconut, intensifying the flavors and making it exceptionally delightful.
Perfect for a Crowd
Easily scalable for a larger gathering, this cocktail can be prepared in a pitcher. Combine all the ingredients, ensuring a good mix as coconut milk tends to separate.
For convenience, this can be done the night before, allowing you to refrigerate the mixture and simply pour it over ice-filled glasses when ready to serve.
Preparing the coconut rim and garnishes in advance makes hosting a breeze.
Recipe for Coconut Cottontail Margarita
Ingredients:
- 3 oz Coconut Milk (4 oz if not using Cream of Coconut)
- 1 oz Cream of Coconut
- 2 oz Silver Tequila
- 1 oz Triple Sec or Cointreau
- 2 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 tsp Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp Marshmallow Fluff
- 4 tbsp Sweetened Coconut
- 2 Marshmallows (sliced)
Instructions:
- Rim the glasses with Marshmallow Fluff using a butter knife.
- Dip the glasses in sweetened coconut, pressing it into the fluff with your fingers.
- Slice marshmallows and attach them to the glass edge to resemble bunny tails.
- In an ice-filled shaker, combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Pour the mixture over ice-filled, garnished margarita glasses.
Conclusion
The Coconut Cottontail Margarita is a delightful, refreshing, and visually appealing cocktail that will surprise and impress your friends and family during the Easter holiday. Enjoy this tropical treat and have a happy holiday!
Coconut Cottontail Margarita
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Oz Coconut Milk Use 4 oz if not using Cream of Coconut as well
- 1 Oz Cream of Coconut
- 2 Oz Silver Tequila
- 1 Oz Triple Sec or Cointreau
- 2 Oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 Squeeze Lime 1 Tsp Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
Garnish
- 2 TB Marshmallow Fluff
- 4 TB Sweetened Coconut
- 2 Marshmallows Cut in slices
Instructions
- Using a butter knife rim the top of the glasses lightly with Marshmallow Fluff
- Dip the glasses in sweetened coconut adhering with your fingers so the coconut sticks to the fluff
- Slice your marshmallow in half or thirds to look like a bunny tail and make a small slit to hang on edge of the glass
- Add all ingredients to ice filled shaker and mix well
- Pour over ice filled garnished margarita glasses
