“This Coconut and Honey Margarita brings laid-back tropical energy—kind of like if our Hawaiian Banana Muffins met a beach vacation. And if you need something sweet alongside, pair it with our Pineapple Delight Cake for the full ’80s potluck meets tropical escape experience (simplymadedish.com/pineapple-delight-cake).”

Coconut and Honey Margarita on a blue coaster on a brown tray on the counter.

Serves: 1
Prep Time: 2 minutes

More Easy Drinks to Try Our:

Frozen Pineapple Coconut Margaritas (same energy, just colder)
Blueberry and Pineapple Margarita (a little brighter, still easy)

Ingredients:

1½ oz of Coconut Tequila
1½ oz Honey syrup (see tips for the recipe)
1.5 oz of coconut cream, canned
¾ oz of lime juice
½ oz of Orange Liqueur
honeycomb garnish; optional

Coconut tequila, honey syrup, coconut cream, lime juice, orange liqueur, honeycomb, and coconut on a brown tray on the counter.

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Make the Honey Syrup: Combine 1-1½ tablespoons of honey with 1-2 tablespoons of hot water. Pour the ingredients into a jar with a lid and shake them together.

Step 2: Mix all your ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake for 10 seconds.

Step 3: Strain into an ice-filled glass and garnish with a charming piece of honeycomb! Enjoy!

Step by step video of adding all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker and then pouring contents into an ice filled glass and then garnishing with a honeycomb all on a blue coaster on a brown tray on the counter.

*Nutritional values do not include the garnish of honeycomb.

Tips for the Best Margarita

Fresh lime juice makes a difference—use it
Adjust the honey to your taste
Chill your glass if you want that “I tried” energy
Don’t skip the shake—it pulls everything together

Easy Variations

Make it a mocktail with lemon-lime soda
Add a chili rim for a sweet/spicy twist
Blend it for a frozen version
Use coconut milk for a lighter option

🥥 Quick Reminder:

If you’re sticking around for another round (no judgment 😉), grab more ideas from our Easy Hawaiian & Tropical Recipe Collection.

Coconut and Honey Margarita

You'll absolutely adore this delightful margarita its exotic coconut flavor paired with the sweetness of honey makes it your new go-to poolside cocktail!

Tara

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings

Equipment

cocktail shaker

Ingredients

1½ oz Coconut Tequila (Regular Tequila can be used)
1½ oz Honey syrup (see tips for the recipe)
1.5 oz coconut cream (canned)
¾ oz lime juice
½ oz Orange Liqueur
honeycomb (ganish; optional)

Instructions

Make the honey Syrup: Combine 1-1½ tablespoons of honey and 1 to 2 tablespoons of hot water.
Pour the ingredients into a jar with a lid and shake them together.
Mix all your ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and give it a shake for 10 seconds.
Strain into an ice-filled glass and garnish with a piece of honeycomb! Enjoy!