This refreshing recipe combines punchy lime with cool coconut for a perfectly light and balanced cocktail.

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I’ve mostly seen a version of the lime in the coconut cocktail that includes coconut milk. This recipe is much lighter, using only coconut water, lime, simple syrup, and tequila. I prefer it this way - it’s lighter and more refreshing. This cocktail has quickly risen to the top of my favorites list. I love, love, LOVE this cocktail.

What kind of glass should I use to serve lime in the coconut cocktail?

This cocktail looks best in a tall skinny glass - I recommend a piña colada glass or a colins glass like I’ve shown here.

How to Make a Lime in the Coconut Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 oz lime juice

• 1 oz simple syrup

• 1 oz tequila

• 4 oz coconut water

• Crushed Ice

Directions

Fill a tumbler full of ice.

In a cocktail shaker, add the lime juice, simple syrup, tequila, and coconut water. Add a handful of crushed ice.

Pop the lid onto the shaker tightly and shake for 10-15 seconds.

Pour the frothy cocktail into the tumbler filled with ice.

More cocktails, please!

Try this mint mojito or my favorite zombie cocktail.