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June 5, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Watermelon Margaritas 2 Ways – “On the Rocks” or Frozen

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These Watermelon Margaritas are a sweet and summery cocktail that’s made with fresh fruit! Make them “on the rocks” or frozen with one recipe!

frozen watermelon margarita 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!

Watermelon Margarita in a glass, with watermelon slices

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups Fresh Watermelon (Seedless, with rind removed)
  • 1 cup Tequila
  • 1/2 cup Triple Sec (or similar orange liqueur)
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/4 cup Simple Syrup or Agave Syrup

Note: Ingredient amounts are for a pitcher and are the same for both “on the rocks” or the frozen version. For the frozen watermelon margaritas you will add 1 cup of ice cubes and you will freeze the watermelon first too.

Recipe intended for readers 21+

watermelon margarita ingredients, with text labels: fresh watermelon, triple sec, ,tequila, lime juice

Optional Garnish Ideas

  • Tajin (Chili Lime Seasoning)
  • Coarse Salt
  • 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

Watermelon Margarita with a lime garnish

“On the Rocks” Instructions

To Prep: Cut the watermelon into chunks and remove the rind.

  1. Add watermelon pieces, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, margarita mix, and agave syrup to a blender.
  2. Puree until completely smooth, with no large chunks of fruit.
  3. Pour the mixture through a strainer to remove any remaining pulp.
  4. Serve on the rocks (in a glass full of ice cubes), with or without salt.

Frozen Watermelon Margaritas Instructions

To Prep: Cut the watermelon into chunks and remove the rind. Place the watermelon chunks in a freezer safe container and into the freezer until frozen solid.

  1. Add all ingredients to a large blender with 1 cup of ice cubes.
  2. Blend on frozen drink mode (or medium to high speed).
  3. When your margarita mixture is smooth and has a slushy consistency, pour into your prepared glasses. If the mixture is too thick to drink through a straw, add a bit more liquid (you can add a splash of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice to keep it flavorful). If the mixture is too watery, add another cup of ice and blend again.

2 step photo collage showing how to make frozen watermelon margaritas

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.
  • Using a seedless watermelon will speed up the process a bit because you don’t need to remove all the seeds one by one.

frozen watermelon margarita, close up

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 3 cups (instead of 4 cups of watermelon cubes). If making frozen watermelon margaritas, you’ll want to freeze the juice into cubes first.

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 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.

Watermelon Margarita in a glass with a salt rim

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Completed Watermelon Margarita, with lime and watermelon wedge

Watermelon Margarita Recipe (Printable Copy)

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Watermelon Margarita Recipe (2 Ways)

Looking for a new take on margaritas? These Watermelon Margaritas are a sweet and summery cocktail that's made with fresh fruit!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: margarita, watermelon, watermelon margarita
Servings: 8
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Mesh Strainer
  • 1 Pitcher

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Fresh seedless watermelon skin removed
  • 1 cup Tequila
  • 1/2 cup Triple sec
  • 1/3 cup Fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup Simple Syrup or Agave Syrup

Instructions

"On the Rocks" Watermelon Margaritas:

  • 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.

Frozen Watermelon Margaritas

  • Remove rind and seeds from watermelon and place in a freezer safe container in the freezer, until frozen solid.
  • Add all ingredients to a blender with 1 cup ice cubes.
  • Blend until you have a slushy consistency. Add more liquid if it is too thick and add more ice if it is too liquid-y.

Notes

Recipe ingredients are the same for both "on the rocks" and frozen versions. The frozen version will add 1 cup ice cubes and you will freeze the watermelon first.
Nutrition information is an estimate only; your actual values will vary based on exact ingredients and serving size.
Recipe intended for readers 21+

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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