Coconut Margarita

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/4 cup coconut shavings finely shredded for garnish

• 2 1/2  cups coconut water chilled divided use

• 1/2 cup coconut rum

• 1/4 cup tequila

• 1/4 cup white chocolate liqueur

• 2  tablespoons lime juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small pot over medium heat combine ½ cup coconut water with sugar. Heat until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat cool. 

2. Dip rims of 4 low-ball glasses into coconut simple syrup just to dampen. Place coconut shavings in a small plate invert glasses into coconut to coat the rims. Fill the glasses with ice.

3. In a pitcher combine remaining coconut water, rum, tequila and white chocolate liqueur, 2 tablespoons of coconut simple syrup and lime juice. Stir and pour into rimmed glasses, or without ice if using martini glasses.