Description
Cool off with this refreshing Watermelon Margarita recipe that combines the sweetness of watermelon with the kick of tequila and zesty lime. Perfect for summer gatherings or just a relaxing evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Watermelon Juice:
- 3 cups seedless watermelon cubes (chilled)
For the Margarita:
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1/2 oz agave syrup or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice
- Lime wedge and salt for rimming the glass (optional)
- Watermelon wedge or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon Juice: Place the watermelon cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother texture.
- Mix the Margarita: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 4 oz of the watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and agave syrup. Shake well for about 15 seconds.
- Prepare the Glass: If desired, run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip it in salt. Fill the glass with ice and pour the margarita mixture over it.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a small watermelon wedge or mint sprig and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use frozen watermelon cubes for a slushier version.
- Adjust sweetness depending on the ripeness of your watermelon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended / Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
