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Side view of two watermelon margaritas in coupe glasses, both garnished with sugar and watermelon.
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Watermelon Margarita

This refreshing watermelon cocktail is made with fresh watermelon, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, simple syrup and ice.
Course Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine Latin American, Mexican
Keyword Margaritas, Refreshing, Tequila, Watermelon
Prep Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 2 margaritas

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh diced watermelon
  • 2 ounces simple syrup - you can also use agave, honey, or your choice of sweetener - or just it leave it out for a lighter drink
  • Juice from two medium limes
  • 2-3 ounces tequila adjust to taste
  • 1 ounce Triple Sec or fresh orange juice
  • Ice

To garnish:

  • Lime Wedge
  • Sugar for rim or Tajin for a spicy variation
  • Extra watermelon

Instructions

  • Place the cubed fresh watermelon into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
    Blended watermelon in a food processor
  • Strain through a mesh strainer.
    Watermelon blended mix being strained
  • Prep your glasses with lime juice and dip into sugar or Tajin. Set aside.
  • In your cocktail shaker add the watermelon juice, simple syrup, lime juice, tequila, triple sec and ice.
    Side view of a glass shaker with the ingredients for watermelon margarita in it.
  • Shake well and pour into the margarita glasses. Serve immediately.
    Close up of a watermelon margarita in a coupe glass garnished with sugar and a piece of watermelon.

Notes

  • Omit the simple syrup for a less sweet/lighter cocktail.
  • If you don’t have Triple Sec you can replace it with any other orange liqueur or simply use orange juice.