Description
This Watermelon Margarita recipe is a refreshing and fruity twist on the classic cocktail. Made with fresh watermelon, silver tequila, and a hint of citrus, it’s the perfect summer drink for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Fresh Watermelon Juice:
- 4 cups fresh watermelon cubes (seedless)
Margarita Mix:
- 1/2 cup silver tequila
- 1/4 cup triple sec (orange liqueur)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup or agave nectar (adjust to taste)
Additional:
- Ice cubes
- Coarse salt or sugar for rimming the glass
- Lime wedges and small watermelon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon Juice: Blend watermelon cubes until smooth. Strain through a sieve if desired.
- Mix Margarita: Combine watermelon juice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well.
- Prepare Glasses: Rim glasses with salt or sugar. Fill with ice.
- Serve: Pour margarita mix into glasses. Garnish with lime and watermelon. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with ice instead of shaking.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less syrup based on watermelon sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
