Watermelon Margaritas

Watermelon margarita on the rocks in a chilled glass rimmed with salt and garnished with a lime wedge. There's a second margarita and fresh mint behind.

Watermelon Margaritas are the ultimate drink for backyard summer BBQs, poolside lounging, or Taco Tuesday. Made with fresh watermelon and just a few simple ingredients, this cocktail is naturally sweet, fresh, and ridiculously easy to blend up. Serve it on the rocks, frozen, or as a mocktail!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword Watermelon Margaritas

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings margaritas

Calories 210kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

2½ cups watermelon juice
½ cup tequila (8 ounces)
¼ cup triple sec
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 to 2 tablespoons agave syrup
Ice for shaking and serving
1 cup coarse salt for rims
Limes for garnish

Instructions

Pack a large blender full of cubed ripe watermelon (with or without seeds) and blend until you have a juice. One small watermelon should yield roughly 3-5 cups, so you will have leftover juice for extra margaritas. Strain the juice for pulp and seeds if desired.
***If making frozen margaritas, pour 2½ cups watermelon juice and place in the freezer until frozen.***
To prepare glasses, pour some margarita salt on a plate. Cut a lime into wedges and rub the wet part against the rim of the glass in a circular motion. Then dip the cup upside down onto the salt and press down, moving slowly to ensure all sides are covered. Set aside until ready for use.
In a large pitcher, mix 2½ cups watermelon juice with tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave. Stir until combined.
***If making frozen margaritas, add watermelon ice cubes with remaining ingredients into a blender, and blend until combined.***
Pour into salted rim glass and serve with lime.

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Notes

Storage: Watermelon margaritas are best served immediately. However, leftovers can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Shake well before serving, as the watermelon may separate to the bottom.

If making ahead for a party, blend and chill, then stir well before serving.

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