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
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!)
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.
Cactus Colada
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
Nutrition
Cactus Colada Recipe originally shared May 3, 2013, updated March 21, 2020
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