Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Happy Hour #27 Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is a couple days away so this week's Happy Hour is going tropical! 


I LOVE coconut, so when I saw this cocktail from Martha Stewart, I knew it was perfect for a Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Ingredients

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus 2 tablespoons for glasses (about 5 limes)
3/4 cup Coco Lopez or cream of coconut
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons tequila
1/4 cup Cointreau or other orange liqueur

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss coconut with the salt. Spread on sheet; toast in oven, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then crush with your hands until crumbly.

2.Pour 2 tablespoons lime juice into a shallow dish. Place coconut mixture in another dish. Dip rims of two cocktail glasses in lime juice, then in coconut mixture, coating well.

3.Combine remaining ingredients with 1 cup ice in a blender; puree until smooth. Divide evenly between prepared glasses, and serve immediately.

Cheers, and happy Cinco de Mayo!

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