Watermelon Margarita
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4.7
Watermelon Margarita
Description
The Watermelon Margarita uses fresh watermelon juice combined with sweetened lime juice, tequila, and triple sec to create a lively and fruity drink. Fresh watermelon juice yields a smooth, slightly sweet base that carries the bright acidity of lime and the sharpness of tequila. The ingredients are shaken vigorously with ice to chill and slightly dilute the cocktail, making it balanced and well integrated. Rimming the glass with salt or sugar brightens the experience by adding texture and a touch of contrasting flavor.
This cocktail is served cold, garnished with a lime wedge, and suits social occasions or casual sipping. The inclusion of sweetened lime juice brings a gentle tartness that complements the natural sweetness of the watermelon, making the flavor profile approachable.
If you prefer a frozen version, you can freeze watermelon chunks and blend them with the other ingredients and ice. The recipe also suggests making your own sweetened lime juice by combining water, sugar, and fresh lime juice, giving more control over the drink's sweetness and tartness.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup watermelon juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice sweetened
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec
Instructions
- Cut the flesh of a seedless watermelon into chunks. (get a 4 pounder)
- In a blender put 1 cup of the chunks and liquefy. Run a wedge of lime around the rim of a glass and dip in salt or sugar.
- For each serving fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add; watermelon juice, lime juice, tequila and triple sec
- Shake vigorously in a martini shaker and pour into prepared glass.Garnish with lime.
Notes
- To make a frozen watermelon margarita, freeze watermelon chunks ahead and blend with the other ingredients and ice.
- You can purchase sweetened lime juice or prepare it at home by heating water and sugar until dissolved, then mixing with fresh lime juice and cooling.
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it in salt or sugar to enhance the cocktail presentation and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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