Watermelon, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice are all you need to make this delicious Watermelon Margarita recipe! Made completely in a blender, it's the best way to use fresh watermelon.
If, like me, a margarita is your go-to drink, then you're going to love this watermelon margarita.
While I typically opt for my skinny margarita or even my mango margarita, this watermelon variety is so refreshing and couldn't be easier to whip up.
Watermelon - Fresh or frozen; see "tips and tricks" section below for both options.
Tequila - Opt for your favorite kind! Mine is blanco tequila, but any variety will work.
Triple sec - Also known as orange liqueur. My go-to is cointreau because I think it tastes the best.
Lime juice - Always use fresh lime juice, never bottled. Trust me, it makes a huge difference!
Sweetener - I opted to use honey, but agave is another great choice. I would not use maple syrup, as it's going to impact the flavor too much.
See below for how to make a frozen margarita if that's your preference. I opted to make a fresh margarita, so let's walk through how to do that.
Step 1: Dice the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into chunks, then place it directly into a high power blender.
Step 2: Add remaining ingredients. Pour the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and honey directly into the blender overtop of the watermelon.
Step 3: Blend. Blend the mixture until smooth, then pour it through a fine mesh strainer to remove the pulp.
Step 4: Serve. Run a lime wedge along two cocktail glasses, then dip the rim into salt (or sugar). Pour the margarita into the cocktail glasses filled with ice, garnish with a lime round and enjoy!
Save yourself the time and energy and buy a seedless watermelon.
Fresh: Dice the watermelon, then place it into your blender along with the other ingredients. Blend, pour through a strainer and enjoy!
Frozen: There are two options: 1) Freeze the watermelon cubes ahead of time, then add them to the blender or, 2) Add the diced watermelon along with a handful of ice cubes to your blender. Blend, strain and enjoy!
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Watermelon, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice are all you need to make this delicious Watermelon Margarita recipe! Made completely in a blender, it's the best way to use fresh watermelon.
Course drink, Drinks
Cuisine American, drink
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword watermelon margarita
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 2
Calories 239kcal
Author Erin
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If, like me, a margarita is your go-to drink, then you're going to love this watermelon margarita.
While I typically opt for my skinny margarita or even my mango margarita, this watermelon variety is so refreshing and couldn't be easier to whip up.
Recipe features
- A delicious way to enjoy fresh watermelon.
- Made in a blender and can be made fresh or frozen.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make a whole pitcher, which is perfect for serving a crowd!
- Doesn't use simple syrup, and instead uses a small amount of honey to sweeten the drinks.
Ingredients
Watermelon - Fresh or frozen; see "tips and tricks" section below for both options.
Tequila - Opt for your favorite kind! Mine is blanco tequila, but any variety will work.
Triple sec - Also known as orange liqueur. My go-to is cointreau because I think it tastes the best.
Lime juice - Always use fresh lime juice, never bottled. Trust me, it makes a huge difference!
Sweetener - I opted to use honey, but agave is another great choice. I would not use maple syrup, as it's going to impact the flavor too much.
Instructions
See below for how to make a frozen margarita if that's your preference. I opted to make a fresh margarita, so let's walk through how to do that.
Step 1: Dice the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into chunks, then place it directly into a high power blender.
Step 2: Add remaining ingredients. Pour the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and honey directly into the blender overtop of the watermelon.
Step 3: Blend. Blend the mixture until smooth, then pour it through a fine mesh strainer to remove the pulp.
Step 4: Serve. Run a lime wedge along two cocktail glasses, then dip the rim into salt (or sugar). Pour the margarita into the cocktail glasses filled with ice, garnish with a lime round and enjoy!
Tips and tricks
- As much as I love my Nutribullet, I wouldn't use a small blender for this, especially if you're making a frozen drink. Instead, opt for a high-power blender.
- A little separation is natural once you pour the drink into glasses; simply stir the mixture occasionally.
- Make the drink spicy by adding half of a jalapeño (make sure to remove the seeds) into the blender as well.
Tip
Save yourself the time and energy and buy a seedless watermelon.
Fresh watermelon margarita vs. frozen watermelon margarita
Fresh: Dice the watermelon, then place it into your blender along with the other ingredients. Blend, pour through a strainer and enjoy!
Frozen: There are two options: 1) Freeze the watermelon cubes ahead of time, then add them to the blender or, 2) Add the diced watermelon along with a handful of ice cubes to your blender. Blend, strain and enjoy!
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If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!
Watermelon Margarita
Watermelon, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice are all you need to make this delicious Watermelon Margarita recipe! Made completely in a blender, it's the best way to use fresh watermelon.
Course drink, Drinks
Cuisine American, drink
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword watermelon margarita
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 2
Calories 239kcal
Author Erin
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon cubed
- 3 oz. tequila
- 1 oz. triple sec
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 1 ½ tablespoon honey
- ½ - 1 cup ice (optional) see notes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth. Slowly pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove any of the pulp.
- Pour into salt or sugar rimmed glasses filled with ice and serve with a lime round. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation. *To make frozen watermelon margaritas: There are two options: 1) Freeze the watermelon cubes ahead of time, then add them to the blender or, 2) Add the diced watermelon along with a handful of ice cubes to your blender, along with the other ingredients. Blend, strain and enjoy! *Separation is natural; simply stir the drinks before sipping!Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 872IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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