Easy Frozen Watermelon Margarita Recipe
This easy Frozen Watermelon Margarita recipe is a perfect blend of sweet watermelon, zesty lime, and smooth tequila, perfect for hot summer days. This recipe serves 2, but it can be doubled or tripled to serve more.
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During the hot summer months, I always have a watermelon in my fridge. It makes the perfect snack after a long, hot day of gardening, and I’ve found they’re also great for making refreshing summer drinks like this watermelon margarita!
Watermelon is perfect for adding natural sweetness and a vibrant pink hue to your margarita. You can use ripe or slightly overripe watermelons—it’s all good!
Watermelon Margarita Ingredients
This ingredient list is simple yet packed with flavor! Here’s a breakdown with some tips and potential substitutions:
You’ll also need salt or sugar for rimming your glasses, and some lime wedges for garnish.
How to Make a Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Here’s a quick rundown of the steps, along with some tips. The detailed recipe card further down has all the specifics.
- Prep the Glasses: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rims into a plate of salt or sugar (or both). Set aside.
- Blend the Margarita: Add frozen watermelon cubes, tequila, fresh lime juice, Triple Sec, and agave syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Serve: Pour the frozen watermelon margaritas into your prepared glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh mint if you like, and serve immediately. Please Drink Responsibly.
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Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen watermelon cubed and deseeded
- 4 ounces tequila Silver or Blanco
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice about 2 limes
- 1 ounce Triple Sec or Cointreau
- 1 tbsp agave syrup or simple syrup
- salt or sugar for rimming the glasses optional
- lime wedge for garnish optional
Instructions
- Prep the Glasses: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rims into a plate of salt or sugar or both. Set aside.
- Blend the Margarita: Add frozen watermelon cubes, tequila, fresh lime juice, Triple Sec, and agave syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Serve: Pour the frozen watermelon margaritas into the prepared glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.
Notes
- Choosing Watermelon: Seedless watermelons are easier to use, but if using a seeded watermelon, remove the seeds before blending.
- Blending Tips: Blend the ingredients until smooth and slushy. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more lime juice or water. If it’s too thin, add more frozen watermelon or ice cubes.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste your margarita before serving and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more agave syrup or lime juice.
- Mocktail Version: To make a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the tequila and Triple Sec and add extra lime juice and a splash of orange juice.
- Freezing: Freeze any leftover margarita mix in an ice cube tray and blend the cubes with a little lime juice for a quick, refreshing slushy anytime.