This Frozen Watermelon Margarita recipe is a great way to beat the heat on a hot summer day with the perfect blend of sweet watermelon and tangy lime. Skip the restaurants and make this at home!
With watermelon season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself to a refreshing watermelon margarita that will leave you feeling refreshed and oh-so-happy.
Whether you’re lounging poolside, hanging out with your favorite people, or simply enjoying a lazy day by the lake, these watermelon margaritas are the perfect summer cocktail. They capture the essence of summer with every sip, bringing a burst of juicy watermelon goodness to your taste buds.
The best part? This recipe is as easy as it gets. Just gather a few simple ingredients and let the blender do its magic.
So, get ready to kick back, relax, and savor the flavors of the season.
Watermelon Margarita Ingredients
- Tequila
- Cointreau or Triple Sec
- Grand Marnier
- Frozen Watermelon
- Watermelon Margarita Mix
- Fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Salt or Sugar for rim
- Lime wedges
- Watermelon wedges
Equipment Used
- High-Speed Blender – a powerful blender that will crush ice.
- Margarita Salt – to garnish around the rim of the glass.
- Margarita Glasses – these margarita glasses are my favorite but you can use any kind of cocktail glass you’d prefer.
Recipe Variations
- Make a spicy watermelon margarita by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and rolling in tajin plus add some jalapeno as a garnish.
- Want a different flavor? Try different fruits or juice in place of watermelon.
- Can use kosher salt in place of margarita salt.
- Want it more slushy, add another cup of ice and blend together.
- For a sweeter drink, coat the rim with simple syrup and roll in sugar.
How to Make a Frozen Watermelon Margarita
- Cut up watermelon and place in freezer for at least 4 hours.
- Add all ingredients to a blender except ingredients for garnish (salt, lime wedges and watermelon triangles).
- Blend on medium to high until smooth and slushy.
- Pour some margarita salt or kosher salt on to a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of glass and roll in salt.
- Add a watermelon wedge to the side of the glass. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips for Best Results
- Use a seedless watermelon. The flavor will depend on the sweetness of the watermelon you choose. Use this how to pick a watermelon guide to help you find the best one.
- Save time and purchase already sliced watermelon at the grocery store.
- Prepare the night before by cutting up and freezing watermelon.
- Chill the tequila in the fridge to keep your drink nice and cold.
FAQs
The better the tequila the better the drink. Try to use a good quality tequila that says 100% agave. My favorite is Tequila Blanco or Tequila Silver. You could also use Reposado tequila.
Yes, you can. Just multiply the ingredients based on the number of servings you need.
This would depend on how much alcohol you use in your margarita. Since frozen margaritas are blended with ice there is a dilution process. Some say that on the rocks is better because you can taste the alcohol more.
Absolutely! Skip the ice and mix margarita ingredients together in a blender and blend until watermelon is pureed. Pour over ice in a salted rim glass.
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Recipe
Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients
- 5 oz Tequila
- 2 1 ⁄2 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 2 1 ⁄2 oz Grand Marnier
- 2 cups Frozen Watermelon
- 8 oz Watermelon Margarita Mix
- 2 oz Fresh lime juice 1 Lime
- 3 cups of Ice
- Salt or Sugar for rim
- Lime wedges / wheels
- Watermelon triangles
Instructions
- Cut up watermelon and place in freezer for at least 4 hours.
- Add all ingredients to a blender except ingredients for garnish (salt, lime wedges and watermelon triangles).
- Blend on medium to high until smooth and slushy.
- Pour some margarita salt or kosher salt on to a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of glass and roll in salt.
- Add a watermelon wedge to the side of the glass. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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