Description
Cool off with a refreshing Watermelon Margarita, a perfect balance of sweet watermelon, tangy lime, and a kick of tequila. This easy-to-make cocktail is ideal for summer gatherings or simply unwinding after a long day.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 1/2 cup silver tequila
- 1/4 cup triple sec (or orange liqueur)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1–2 tablespoons agave syrup or simple syrup (to taste)
- ice cubes
- lime wedges and coarse salt for rimming (optional)
- fresh mint or watermelon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Watermelon: Place cubed watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve if desired.
- Mix Ingredients: In a shaker or pitcher, combine watermelon juice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave syrup. Add ice and shake well.
- Prepare Glasses: Optionally rim glasses with salt. Fill glasses with ice.
- Serve: Pour margarita mixture into glasses. Garnish with a watermelon slice, lime wedge, or mint. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a frozen version, blend with ice instead of shaking.
- Make watermelon juice ahead to speed up preparation.
- Adjust sweetness based on watermelon ripeness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
