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    Published: Apr 22, 2020 · Modified: Apr 30, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments

    Iced Coffee Margarita

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    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!

    Two iced coffee margaritas with a French press and a bottle of tequila in the background.

    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.

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    Two iced coffee margaritas on a sliver platter with ice cubes and coffee beans on the table.

    The ingredient list:

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • 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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    Title text image of iced coffee margaritas

    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

    A horizontal photo of two iced coffee margaritas on a sliver platter with napkins.

    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

    Iced Coffee Margaritas

    Renee Goerger
    Iced Coffee Margarita mixed with tequila, a lemon twist and served in a rimmed glass of ground coffee and sugar. Talk about an eye-opener!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Beverages Alcohol
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 163 kcal

    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

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. wilhelmina says

      April 22, 2020 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      This is certainly a pick-me-up! So unique and yummy!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        April 23, 2020 at 6:19 am

        Thanks, Wilhelmina!

        Reply
    2. Liz says

      April 22, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      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! 🙂

      Reply
      • Renée says

        April 23, 2020 at 6:19 am

        That's for sure! LOL
        Thanks, Liz!

        Reply
    3. Justine says

      February 22, 2019 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      This is so unique!! I think I might have a new favorite drink 😉

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 22, 2019 at 3:03 pm

        Thanks. It is unique. I'm so happy you like it, Justine!

        Reply
    4. Jenni LeBaron says

      February 22, 2019 at 10:16 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 22, 2019 at 3:04 pm

        Thank you so much, Jenni! I'm thrilled that you like it.

        Reply
    5. Michelle @ Taste As You Go says

      June 06, 2016 at 11:25 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        June 06, 2016 at 2:06 pm

        That's awesome. Thanks so much for letting me know, Michelle! I appreciate it!

        Reply
    6. Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says

      February 27, 2015 at 8:55 pm

      This is SO my kind of coffee! Brilliant!

      Reply
    7. Bea @ The Not So Cheesy Kitchen says

      February 26, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      That sounds like a breakfast margarita to me, Renee. Perfect!

      Reply
    8. Nutmeg Nanny says

      February 25, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      Ice coffee margarita!!!! You are killing me! This sounds sooooooooo good!

      Reply
    9. Souffle Bombay says

      February 24, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      Any excuse to drink a Margarita is a-ok in my book! Cheers!

      Reply
    10. Erin Dee says

      February 24, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      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. 😀

      Reply
    11. Lauren says

      February 24, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      If there's one thing I love more than margaritas, it's coffee so love that you combined them!

      Reply
    12. Nancy Piran says

      February 24, 2015 at 1:42 pm

      This sounds amazing! I need to give it a try!

      Reply
    13. Lora CakeDuchess says

      February 24, 2015 at 12:53 am

      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!

      Reply
    14. Paula-bell'alimento says

      February 23, 2015 at 11:59 pm

      Okay being a margarita girl and a coffee girl I have got to try this.

      Reply
    15. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

      February 23, 2015 at 11:53 pm

      An iced coffee margarita?! What?! Yes. Love everything about this.

      Reply
    16. The Food Hunter says

      February 23, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Oh this is my kind of coffee!

      Reply
    17. Angie says

      February 23, 2015 at 8:27 pm

      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!

      Reply
    18. Back for Seconds says

      February 23, 2015 at 7:39 pm

      WHAT?! These sound amazing. What a great idea!

      Reply
    19. Brenda@SugarFreeMom says

      February 23, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      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!

      Reply
    20. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

      February 23, 2015 at 7:09 am

      Best idea ever! So fun participating in Margarita day with you!

      Reply
    21. Leslie Limon says

      February 22, 2015 at 9:32 pm

      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.

      Reply
    22. Cindy Kerschner says

      February 22, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      A must try eye-opener!

      Reply
    23. Ericka Sanchez says

      February 22, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      Oh my word! Genius! I have cold leftover coffee all the time 😉 Cheers!

      Reply
    24. Camilla Mann says

      February 22, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      Holy moly! I'm in love. May I have this instead of my morning coffee today?!? Thanks for sharing with #nationalmargaritaday.

      Reply
    25. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says

      February 22, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      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! 🙂

      Reply

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