Description
This Watermelon Margarita recipe transforms the classic tequila cocktail by adding a fresh, fruity sweetness from watermelon, a zing of lime juice, and a spicy Tajin touch. It’s an ideal refreshing boozy beverage that’s quick and easy to make, perfect for sipping by the pool, either blended, frozen, or on the rocks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz fresh watermelon juice
- 2 oz lime juice
- 2 oz tequila (100% agave, silver preferred)
- 1 oz triple sec (Cointreau or Grand Marnier as alternatives)
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Lime for garnish
- Tajin for rimming
Instructions
- Place watermelon juice, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled.
- Rim glasses with lime and dip in Tajin.
- Pour the margarita into glasses, garnish with a lime slice.
Notes
- Jalapeño slices can be added for a spicy variation.
- If watermelon is ripe and sweet, consider skipping the sweetener.
- Bottled watermelon juice can substitute fresh juice for convenience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 11 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g