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Watermelon Margarita Cocktail Drink

Watermelon Margarita Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Quench your thirst with this simple watermelon margarita recipe! Crafted with Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh watermelon, lime juice, and a pinch of salt, this refreshing cocktail is the epitome of summer refreshment.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 3 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 215

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup fresh watermelon cubes
  • 1½ oz Tequila
  • ¾ oz Triple Sec
  • ¾ oz fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Salt and lime wedge - for rimming the glass
  • Watermelon slice - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Margarita Glass
  • Measuring Jigger

Instructions

  • Blend Watermelon: Toss 1 cup fresh watermelon cubes into your blender and blend until smooth.
  • Add Lime Juice: Squeeze in the ¾ oz fresh lime juice.
  • Add Triple Sec: Measure and pour ¾ oz Triple Sec into the blender.
  • Add Tequila: Pour 1½ oz Tequila into the blender.
  • Add Ice: Finally, add 1-2 scoops of crushed ice to the blender.
  • Blend: Blend on high speed for a few seconds, until all the ingredients are well-mixed.
  • Prep Glass (optional): Run a lime wedge around the rim of your margarita glass, then dip in salt.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into your prepped margarita glass, garnish with a slice of watermelon, and serve immediately.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Tequila: If you're out of Tequila, you can use vodka or white rum as a substitute. Both will change the flavor profile slightly but still make for a delicious cocktail.
  • Triple Sec: If you don't have Triple Sec, other orange liqueurs like Grand Marnier or Cointreau will work fine. Agave syrup can also be a good option if you’re looking for a drink with a lower alcohol content. Last but not least, watermelon liqueur can also be a great option!
  • Fresh Watermelon: Frozen chunks or juice can be used instead of fresh watermelon.

Making a Pitcher of Watermelon Margarita:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 cups of watermelon, 12 oz of Tequila, 6 oz of Triple Sec, and 6 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice.
  • Blend: In a large blender, combine the watermelon, Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, and ice (more or less a scoop per serving, so 8 scoops). Blend on high speed for a few seconds, until smooth.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into individual salt-rimmed margarita glasses, garnish with a watermelon slice, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute available in most supermarkets or online. Otherwise, you can use fresh orange juice as a substitute.
  • Triple Sec Substitute: Opt for an orange extract mixed with a bit of simple syrup to mimic the sweet citrus flavor of Triple Sec. Agave syrup can do the trick as well, as well as watermelon syrup if you have any!
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

This Watermelon Margarita recipe is vegan-friendly as it contains no animal products. Just make sure to check the labels of your alcohol substitutes when making a non-alcoholic version to ensure they're vegan, too.