Watermelon Margarita: The Ultimate Refreshing Summer Cocktail
A refreshing watermelon margarita, perfect for summer! Made with fresh watermelon puree, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon, plus extra for garnish
- 1 cup tequila blanco (silver)
- ½ cup Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- ½ cup fresh lime juice, plus extra for rimming glasses
- ¼ cup agave nectar, or more to taste
- Ice
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- Coarse salt or sugar, for rimming glasses (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon Puree: Cube watermelon and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture (optional). Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix Margarita: In a pitcher, combine chilled watermelon puree, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and agave nectar.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste and add more agave nectar if needed. Stir well to dissolve.
- Chill (Optional): Chill the mixture for 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Prepare Glasses (Optional): Rim glasses with salt or sugar.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice, pour in the margarita mixture, and garnish with watermelon and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicy margarita, add jalapeño slices to the watermelon puree while blending.
- Use reposado tequila for a smoky flavor.
- For a frozen margarita, blend all ingredients with ice.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the tequila and Cointreau.
- Adjust sweetness to your liking.
- Make the margarita mixture ahead of time (up to 24 hours).
Find it online: https://mmmflavors.com/watermelon-margarita/