Easy Watermelon Margarita
An easy watermelon margarita recipe that can be served frozen or on the rocks! This skinny margarita is made with fresh fruit and is perfect to make for a crowd!
Prep: 5min
Total: 10min
Yield: 3
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 126 calories, Sugar 10.8 g, Sodium 586.3 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
Ingredients:
- 4 cups frozen watermelon (keep fresh if serving on the rocks)
- 1/2 cup tequila -I prefer white, Espolon or Casamigos
- 1/4 cup triple sec – I used Cointreau
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1-2 tbsp honey depending on desired sweetness
- 1 heaping cup ice
- salt for rim
- limes for garnish
Instruction:
- Cut up your watermelon and freeze it on a baking sheet for at least six hours. If you are making margaritas on the rocks, skip the freezing step.
- Add watermelon, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, honey and ice to a blender. Leave out ice if making on the rocks.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour into salted rim glass (steps on how to do this above) and serve with lime.
- Enjoy!
How to Make a Watermelon Margarita | Cocktail Recipes
FAQ
What is a watermelon margarita made of?
Even easier to memorize, this version uses 6 ounces fresh watermelon juice — a sweet but subtle nod to summer — and 2 ounces each tequila, Cointreau and lime juice. Be sure to taste and add more watermelon juice if your margarita is too boozy, and extra lime juice or even a pinch of salt if it’s too sweet.
What alcohol goes well with watermelon?
The sweet fruit is everywhere in the summer and blends beautifully with all types of alcohol. So whether you’re a rum, tequila, or gin person, we’ve collected all our favorite ways to use the summertime fruit. We will gladly carry a watermelon to make all of these drinks.
How much alcohol is in a watermelon margarita?
(9.95% ABV – 19.9 proof).
What is the 321 margarita rule?
An easy way to remember how to mix a classic margarita is to memorize the ratio 3-2-1: three parts tequila, two parts good triple sec (like Luxardo Triplum, Cointreau, or Combier), and one part lime juice.
