Mixed Drink Monday: Pineapple Coconut Margarita

It looks like we are sticking with a margarita theme for now!  (Not to spoil anything...but next Monday is ANOTHER margarita recipe).  We have bought pineapples all year round but they are best suited for summer.  I also use coconut scented lotion nearly year-round (I have a different one I use Thanksgiving - New Years) so the scent isn't completely summery but it still seems the most summery of any season.  I think I have years of inconsistent sunscreen usage to thank for that!  (Adult sunscreen is rarely coconut scented, at least all the kinds that are good to wear daily, which is kinda a bummer.)  

There have been many years I have bought pineapples solely to use as photo props (and then we always ate them).  But, we bought so many over this last winter that I decided I am tired of cutting them up.  It takes less than 10 minutes but it's one of those things that I put off for DAYS.  I told Matt a few months ago that he could still buy them on his grocery run weeks but that I wasn't cutting them unless I bought them.  It just seemed like work.  So he bought a pineapple and I refused to cut it.  That pineapple sat on our counter for 2 weeks.  It was almost time for him to go to the grocery again and the pineapple looked pretty bad.  He finally cut it.  

It was delicious.  

I'm not sure who won that battle (I probably ate more of the pineapple.  And, to be fair, he doesn't make me cut the watermelon I buy but then, I don't like watermelon, rarely buy them, and when I do it's only because he asks and I am feeling really nice.  I tell him every time that there is nothing I do that proves my love for him more than buying him watermelon.)  

Anyways, I requested this pineapple so I cut it and then kept the top for picture purposes.  I also ate most of it and froze the rest for another recipe.  I rarely will buy pineapple just for props, the top will have to do!

This is a pineapple recipe that actually just needed pineapple juice which I got from a can that had been in the basement since at least last summer.  The coconut milk also came from a can from last summer or fall.  The limes were a recent purchase.  Those don't keep in the basement indefinitely.

These were good and icy and refreshing after I did a 4+ mile run on a warm day.  I made a tequila-free version for Luke, per his request, and he also enjoyed it so keep that in mind for any kiddos who might see you enjoying this drink!

One year ago: Light(er) and Fruity Margaritas
Two years ago: Colada Elixir
Three years ago: Blackberry Long Island Iced Tea
Four years ago: Peach Lemonade
Five years ago: Strawberry Lemonade Beer
Six years ago: Perfect & East Sweet Sun Tea
Seven years ago: Malibu Drink

 

Pineapple Coconut Margarita
yield: one drink (I tripled for Matt, Luke, and myself, just doubled the tequila after I had poured Luke's portion)

Ingredients
-2 ounces pineapple juice
-1 ounce (2 TB) coconut milk (the canned variety)
-2 ounces (4 TB or ¼ cup) tequila
-2 tsp honey
-1 lime, juiced
-ice
-salt for rim (optional)

Directions
Combine all ingredients except the optional salt in a blender and blend until smooth.  Run one of the squeeze lime halves around the top of a glass and dip it in salt.  Pour margarita into glasses.

Enjoy!

Source: slightly modified from Aimee Mars Living ____________________________________________________________
In the summer I aim to make a new drink every week and share them all here, good or bad!  See them all in chronological order by following the "Mixed Drink Monday" tag here or check out my favorites by scrolling down to "Mixed Drink Monday" on my recipes page!