Looking for a new take on margaritas? These Watermelon Margaritas are a sweet and summery cocktail that’s made with fresh fruit!
Watermelon Margaritas
Margaritas are my favorite cocktail, so I’m always looking for new ways to jazz them up or new margarita recipes to try. I’m so excited to share this fruity Watermelon Margarita with you guys!
There’s still a month of summer left, and actually it feels like summer a lot longer than that here in Texas! We’ve been dealing with record-breaking heat for weeks, so a refreshing drink is definitely a must sometimes!
This recipe uses fresh fruit and watermelons are in season, so it’s the perfect time to whip up a batch of Watermelon Margaritas! Grab a watermelon next time you’re at the store and let’s get mixing!
I’ll show you how to make both on-the-rocks or a frozen version. Both are easy and delicious and you really can taste the sweet flavor of the watermelon!
Related: Try our Watermelon Margarita Jello Shots too!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Fresh Watermelon (Seedless, with rind removed)
- 2 cups Tequila
- 1 cup Triple Sec (or similar orange liqueur)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Simple Syrup or Agave Syrup
Ingredient amounts are for a pitcher; recipe intended for readers 21+
Optional Garnish Ideas
- Tajin (Chili Lime Seasoning)
- Lime Wedges
- Watermelon Slices
Bartender’s Tools Used
- Cocktail glass or champagne coupe (these margs can be served in either!)
- High powered blender (we bought our Vitamix refurbished and saved a TON of money!)
- Fine Mesh strainer
Instructions
To Prep: Cut the watermelon into chunks and remove the rind.
- Add watermelon pieces, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, margarita mix, and agave syrup to a blender.
- Puree until completely smooth, with no large chunks of fruit.
- Pour the mixture through a strainer to remove any remaining pulp.
- Serve on the rocks (in a glass full of ice cubes), with or without salt.
Prep Tips
- For a spicy kick, instead of coating the rim of the glass with margarita salt, try using Tajin (chili lime seasoning) instead.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or fresh watermelon slice.
- Be sure to use a seedless watermelon for this recipe! If you use a regular watermelon, you’ll have to remove all the seeds before adding to the blender.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Use Watermelon Juice Instead?
Yes, you can start with fresh watermelon juice if you’d like to skip the step of cutting and juicing your own. Be sure to use pulp-free juice or strain it first!
If using watermelon juice, you’ll need 1 1/2 cups (instead of 2 cups of watermelon cubes).
What is the Best Tequila to Use in a Margarita?
With a margarita, you can really use any type of tequila, so it’s up to you! Since this drink is pink in color, you can use either gold or silver tequila. The type of tequila won’t affect the color of your cocktail.
Quality-wise, I always recommend using a mid-range liquor. Too expensive, and it’s a bit of a waste since you won’t be tasting the nuanced flavors of an aged tequila. Too cheap, well, I don’t think I need to explain why you might not want to use the cheapest tequila!
Can This Be Made Into a Frozen Drink?
Sure! Since we’re already using a blender, it’s only one extra step to turn this into a batch of frozen watermelon margaritas.
You’ll still want to go through the straining process with a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp. After that, pour the margarita mixture back into the blender, add ice, and blend to make a slushy consistency.
Can You Make A Single Serving Instead?
Since you’re going to the trouble of juicing watermelon, I went ahead and designed this recipe to make a pitcher’s worth. However, if you want to make just one serving, you can easily do that too!
Here’s what you need for one serving:
- 1 ounce tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 ounce sweetener
- 4 ounces watermelon juice
Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake for 5 seconds to chill, and pour the contents of the shaker into a salt-rimmed glass.
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Watermelon Margarita Recipe (Printable Copy)
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Watermelon Margarita Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Mesh Strainer
- 1 Pitcher
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh seedless watermelon skin removed
- 2 cups Tequila
- 1 cup Triple sec
- 1/2 cup Fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup Simple Syrup or Agave Syrup
Instructions
- Add watermelon cubes, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup to a blender.
- Puree until completely smooth.
- Pour mixture through a mesh strainer to remove any remaining pulp.
- Serve over ice, in a salt-rimmed glass.
Notes
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