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    Home » Recipes » 4th of July

    Cactus Colada Recipe

    Published: May 3, 2013 · This post may contain affiliate links

    This Cactus Colada Recipe has a great toasted coconut flavor. Made with gold tequila, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut you will love the tropical flavors! This tropical cocktail is great for Cinco De Mayo, barbecues, outdoor parties, or any night of the week.

     

    Cactus Colada Recipe

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    Cactus Colada Recipe
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    Cactus Colada
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Nutrition

    We are a couple of days away from Cinco De Mayo and I have been playing in the kitchen just for you! I must say it was so hard to make this Cactus Colada Recipe. 🙂

    It was so rough taste testing this amazing drink!

    But I did it just for you!

    I found this recipe in the 200 Easy Mexican Recipes: Authentic Recipes From Burritos to Enchiladas. This cookbook is filled with fantastic recipes including this seriously yummy Margarita Pie!

    Are you ready to celebrate with a Cactus Colada?

    I know I am ready to make these again and sip on a cool coconut-pineapple flavored cocktail.

    Cactus Colada

    Ingredients

    • Sweetened flaked coconut
    • Unsweetened pineapple juice
    • Gold tequila
    • Cream of coconut
    • Limes
    • Ice

    Cactus Glasses - We love how fun these cactus glasses are!

    Great Cocktail Recipes

    Are you looking for other fun cocktail recipes?

    Check out our Tequila Sunrise Recipe

    Copy Cat Chili's Jamaican Paradise Recipe (yum!)

    Blue Hawaiian Recipe

    Key Lime Colada

    and my favorite the Lava Flow Recipe!

    You can't go wrong with a tropical cocktail on a hot day! Honestly, even on a cool day, these taste fantastic. Pair them with some chips, salsa, and your favorite guacamole to have a great snack on the side.

    Toasted Coconut topped frozen cactus colada in a cactus margarita glass

    Cactus Colada

    How to make delicous coconut tequila flavored Cactus Colada Cocktails.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 639kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • ½ Cup sweetened coconut flakes
    • 1 Cup Pineapple Juice unsweetened
    • ½ Cup gold tequila
    • ½ Cup cream of coconut
    • 2 limes juiced
    • 3 to 4 Cups Ice

    Instructions

    • Toast coconut at 350 degrees on a baking sheet for 6 minutes. Make sure to check your coconut every few minutes.
    • Blend Pineapple Juice, tequila, cream of coconut, lime, and 3 cups of ice until smooth.
    • Pour into glasses and enjoy
    Blender
    Cactus Glasses

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Cactus Colada
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 639 Calories from Fat 171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19g29%
    Saturated Fat 17g106%
    Sodium 120mg5%
    Potassium 298mg9%
    Carbohydrates 85g28%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 70g78%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 34IU1%
    Vitamin C 31mg38%
    Calcium 48mg5%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Cactus Colada Recipe originally shared May 3, 2013, updated March 21, 2020

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