An Iced Coffee Margarita is coffee mixed with tequila, a twist of lemon, and served in a rimmed glass of ground coffee and sugar. Talk about a delicious eye-opener!
This coffee margarita recipe is a real kick in the pinata! You can serve it for Cinco de Mayo, brunch (say goodbye to boring mimosas), or just because you're looking for something deliciously different!
When you're sipping on an Iced Coffee Margarita, you don't have to feel guilty about drinking in the morning! 🙂 But please remember to always drink responsibly!!
**Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Iced Coffee Margarita is available near the end of this post. OR click on the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe.
The ingredient list:
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- Tequila (your favorite variety)
- Brewed Coffee, cooled
- Honey
- Lemon Peel
- Finely Ground Coffee, for garnish
- Granulated Sugar, for garnish
- Ice Cubes
Kitchen tool and equipment needed:
- shot glass
- cocktail glasses
- plate
- small bowl
- citrus zester or vegetable peeler
- coffee grinder (optional)
- French press (optional), or coffee maker
- ice maker (optional)
Iced coffee margaritas for any time of day-
While I don't typically endorse day drinking (especially in the morning), there are just times you can make an exception.
Think Sunday brunch, National Margarita Day, and Cinco de Mayo, of course.
But, as always...I urge you to always drink responsibly!
Why this recipe works-
It's coffee...what's not to love?
It's a tequila cocktail...what's not to love?
The lemon twist is a nice, bright, surprise.
The ground coffee and sugar rim is a real treat!
Can cream be added to this iced coffee cocktail?
It sounds delicious! I say GO FOR IT!!
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Here's another margarita recipe you'll enjoy:
A Mixed Berry Margarita is a beautifully colored and flavored Margarita. It's lightly sweet with delicious tart and tangy notes you'll thoroughly enjoy.
The easy instructions for making an iced coffee margarita:
- Drizzle a circle of honey on a plate the same circumference as the rim of the glass.
- On another plate, mix together the coffee grounds and sugar.
- Dip the rim of each glass into the honey and then into the ground coffee and sugar mixture.
- Fill each glass with ice and pour in the tequila and cold coffee.
- Twist the lemon zest, drop it in the margarita, and serve.
Want more margarita recipes?
- Blood Orange Margarita from Sidewalk Shoes
- Blood Orange Margarita from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Cinnamon Orange Margarita from Sweet Life
- Cool Margarita Mule from Peaceful Cooking
- Iced Coffee Margarita from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Mango Margarita from La Cocina de Leslie
- Pomelo Margaritas from Food Lust People Love
- Winter Pomelo Ginger Margarita from Muy Bueno Cookbook
Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's Cinco de Mayo cocktail recipe - iced coffee margaritas.
Iced Coffee Margaritas
Ingredients
- 2 shots tequila
- 2 cups cold coffee
- 2 lemon twists (lemon rind)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee beans
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Drizzle a circle of honey on a plate the same circumference as the rim of the glass.
- On another plate, mix together the coffee grounds and sugar.
- Dip the rim of each glass into the honey and then into the ground coffee and sugar mixture.
- Fill each glass with ice and pour in the tequila and cold coffee.
- Twist the lemon peel to release the oils, drop in the cocktail glass and serve.
Nutrition
I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's cocktail recipe for Iced Coffee Margaritas as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!
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wilhelmina says
This is certainly a pick-me-up! So unique and yummy!
Renée says
Thanks, Wilhelmina!
Liz says
I had never thought to put coffee in a margarita before! Genius! Such a good way to avoid getting sleeping when you want to enjoy a cocktail! 🙂
Renée says
That's for sure! LOL
Thanks, Liz!
Justine says
This is so unique!! I think I might have a new favorite drink 😉
Renée says
Thanks. It is unique. I'm so happy you like it, Justine!
Jenni LeBaron says
I would have never though that coffee could be turned into a margarita, but those flavors make sense. I love the little bit of lemon to pep the coffee flavors up and keep it a bit true to its citrus roots. This is a really clever recipe!
Renée says
Thank you so much, Jenni! I'm thrilled that you like it.
Michelle @ Taste As You Go says
Just popping in to let you know I've included your recipe for Iced Coffee Margarita in my round-up of iced coffee recipes on Taste As You Go. Thanks for contributing, Renee!
Renée says
That's awesome. Thanks so much for letting me know, Michelle! I appreciate it!
Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says
This is SO my kind of coffee! Brilliant!
Bea @ The Not So Cheesy Kitchen says
That sounds like a breakfast margarita to me, Renee. Perfect!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Ice coffee margarita!!!! You are killing me! This sounds sooooooooo good!
Souffle Bombay says
Any excuse to drink a Margarita is a-ok in my book! Cheers!
Erin Dee says
I don't drink coffee but I think even I'd like these! Well, toss in some ice cream and I would. 😉 Is ice cream and margaritas a thing? It totally should be. 😀
Lauren says
If there's one thing I love more than margaritas, it's coffee so love that you combined them!
Nancy Piran says
This sounds amazing! I need to give it a try!
Lora CakeDuchess says
How fun seeing all the different inspirations for Nat'l Margarita Day! So much more fun to change it up with all these different flavors. I am a coffee girl so your recipe is calling my name! Cheers to Nat'l Margarita Day!
Paula-bell'alimento says
Okay being a margarita girl and a coffee girl I have got to try this.
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
An iced coffee margarita?! What?! Yes. Love everything about this.
The Food Hunter says
Oh this is my kind of coffee!
Angie says
What a fun idea! I've got some coffee flavored patron that would work really well in this too I think. The sugar and coffee rimmed glass is clever too!
Back for Seconds says
WHAT?! These sound amazing. What a great idea!
Brenda@SugarFreeMom says
I had no idea it was National Margarita day as I'm not much of a drinker, but I am a lover of iced coffee and man it looks great!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Best idea ever! So fun participating in Margarita day with you!
Leslie Limon says
This is the margarita I was looking forward to most. I LOVE coffee cocktails, and this is now at the top of my list of margaritas to make.
Cindy Kerschner says
A must try eye-opener!
Ericka Sanchez says
Oh my word! Genius! I have cold leftover coffee all the time 😉 Cheers!
Camilla Mann says
Holy moly! I'm in love. May I have this instead of my morning coffee today?!? Thanks for sharing with #nationalmargaritaday.
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says
Renee, these are so much, seriously brilliant! I cannot wait to try them (which makes me so happy that I can drink them for breakfast). Happy National Margarita Day! 🙂