Strawberry Coconut Margarita

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate with these delish margaritas- A twist on the classic strawberry margarita- made with fresh coconut milk made in the NutraMilk which adds flavor and creaminess- it´s like a cross between a piña colada and a margarita. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

Yields 4 cocktails

• 1 1/2 cups strawberries
• 1/2 cup Triple Sec
• 1/2 cup Tequila
• 1/2 cup Fresh lime juice
• 1/2 -1 cup coconut milk made with the NutraMilk
• 1 cup ice
• water
• Fresh strawberries and lime slices for garnish
• Shredded coconut and honey for the rim

For coconut milk from dehydrated coconut (yields 6 cups)

• 2 cups (160g) of unsweetened dried coconut
• 1 ½ quarts (6 cups) of water

INSTRUCTIONS

• First, start by making coconut milk from dehydrated coconut
• Place the unsweetened dried coconut in the NutraMilk container.
• Press Butter cycle, set for 1 minute.
• Press Start.
• Open the container lid and add 1 cup of water. Replace lid.
• Press Butter cycle, set for 1 minute.
• Press Start.
• Repeat this step for each cup of water, until you have used all 6 cups.
• Press Mix (do not change the default time)
• Press Dispense.
• Press Start and open spigot to fill your storage container. *you can use more or less water depending on how full-bodied you want the milk to be.

• Next, continue by preparing your glasses. Add the shredded coconut to a small plate. Rim each glass first with a bit of honey or the wedge of a lime; then dip the rim of the glass into the coconut to coat. Set aside.
• In the NutraMilk, add the coconut milk, triple sec, tequila, lime juice, ice, fresh strawberries and amount of water desired (depending on how strong you want your cocktails). Process until smooth.
• Pour into your prepared glasses. Garnish with a fresh strawberry or slice of lime or both. Enjoy!