Description
Refreshing Watermelon Margarita, perfect for summer! Made with fresh watermelon puree, tequila, lime juice, and a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon, chilled
- 1 cup tequila blanco (silver)
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or simple syrup, to taste)
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- Coarse salt or sugar, for rimming the glasses (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon Puree: Cube the chilled watermelon and blend until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture (optional).
- Mix the Margarita: In a large pitcher, combine the watermelon puree, tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave nectar (or simple syrup). Stir well and adjust sweetness to taste.
- Chill (Optional): Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Glasses: If desired, rim the glasses with coarse salt or sugar.
- Add Ice: Fill each glass with ice cubes.
- Pour and Garnish: Pour the margarita mixture into the prepared glasses. Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Watermelon Margaritas!
Notes
- For a spicy margarita, add jalapeño slices to the blender when making the watermelon puree.
- To make a frozen margarita, blend the mixture with ice.
- For a non-alcoholic watermelon agua fresca, omit the tequila and orange liqueur.
- Experiment with reposado tequila for a slightly more complex flavor.
- Use honey or maple syrup as a sweetener if you don’t have agave nectar or simple syrup.
- Add fresh mint or basil for a refreshing herbal note.
- Choose a ripe watermelon with a creamy yellow or orange field spot that sounds hollow when thumped.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes