Watermelon Margarita
Cool down with the ultimate summertime cocktail: the Watermelon Margarita! This vibrant drink combines the natural sweetness of fresh watermelon juice with the bold, smoky notes of tequila, the citrusy zing of fresh lime juice, and a touch of triple sec and simple syrup for perfectly balanced flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep, you’ll have a refreshing and colorful beverage that’s perfect for backyard barbecues, poolside lounging, or evening entertaining. Serve it in rimmed glasses dusted with salt or sugar for extra flair, and garnish with a slice of watermelon for a picture-perfect finish. Whether you're hosting a party or unwinding after a long day, this easy watermelon margarita recipe is summer in a glass!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh watermelon
- 3 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 unit lime wedge
- 0.25 cup salt or sugar (for rimming)
- 1 unit watermelon slice
Instructions
Start by preparing your glasses. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass to moisten it. Then dip the rims into a plate filled with salt or sugar, depending on your preference. Set the glasses aside.
Cut the watermelon into small cubes, removing any seeds, and measure out 2 cups.
In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the pulp. This should yield approximately 1 cup of watermelon juice.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the watermelon juice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup. Add a generous handful of ice cubes.
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to ensure all ingredients are well combined and chilled.
Fill the prepared glasses with ice cubes and strain the margarita mixture into the glasses.
Garnish each glass with a slice of watermelon on the rim.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing watermelon margarita.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 22898 mg | 996% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 583 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
