Watermelon Margaritas
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Watermelon Margaritas
Description
This cocktail relies on pure fresh watermelon juice extracted from cubed watermelon by blending and straining to remove pulp. Lime juice adds acidity and brightness, while silver tequila brings spirit and warmth. Shaking these with ice chills and lightly dilutes the mixture for balance.
The drink is traditionally served in glasses rimmed with lime juice and salt to complement the sweet and tart elements. Garnishes like watermelon slices, lime wedges, and fresh mint provide aromatic and visual enhancement, making the beverage inviting and flavorful.
Watermelon Margaritas highlight the natural sweetness and juiciness of the fruit paired with tequila’s character. The preparation is straightforward, yielding a crisp and summery cocktail best enjoyed fresh, ideally during sunny outdoor occasions.
Ingredients
- 1/2 - 2/3 cup watermelon cubed, fresh
- 1 oz lime juice fresh
- 3 oz tequila I prefer silver
GARNISH (all optional)
- watermelon small slice
- lime wedge
- salt
- mint fresh
Instructions
- Add pieces of fresh watermelon into a blender or food processor and pulse. Place a large fine mesh sieve over a bowl and pour in the pureed watermelon. Use the back of a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, pressing to remove liquid from the watermelon mixture. Discard solids.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and add in watermelon juice, lime juice, and tequila and shake for about 10 seconds.
- Rim glasses with a bit of lime juice and salt if desired. Add ice cubes to glass.
- Pour margarita into prepared glass and add garnishes as desired (watermelon slice, lime wedge and mint)
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1(8oz)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1009IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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