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Watermelon Margaritas

These watermelon margaritas are so refreshing and delicious. They’re perfectly sweet, tart and easy to throw together. This is a batch cocktail so you can mix, chill and serve. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 5 kcal
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1 (5-pound) mini watermelon (reserve a few melon balls for garnish, optional)
  • 3/4 cup tequila blanco (6 fluid ounces)
  • 1/4 cup Cointreau (2 fluid ounces)
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (from about 2-3 limes)
  • 1 lime wedge for rim
  • kosher salt for rim

Instructions

To Make Watermelon Margaritas:
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  1. Cube up your watermelon and add it to a blender. Blend it up until very smooth, about 1 minute. You may need to do this in batches depending on how big your blender is. You also might need that little stopper/mixer tool to get it going.
  2. Place a sieve over a big measuring cup or pitcher and pour the watermelon puree through it. Work it through the sieve by using a whisk. And then discard the pulp. I ended up with about 5 cups of watermelon juice.
  3. Mix in the tequila, cointreau and lime juice. Give it a taste and adjust the alcohol to your liking. I purposefully made it on the lighter side; add more if you want it boozier.
  4. Fill a shallow small plate with kosher salt. Run a lime wedge around the edge of your glasses and dip the rim in a salt. Add ice cubes to each of the glasses and then pour in the watermelon margarita mix. Serve with a garnish if you like (I made melon balls using a small teaspoon measure) and enjoy.

Notes

  • Can I use other fruit for this? Yes, I would recommend using other melons like honeydew, cantaloupe, canary melons or winter melons. You may need to taste it and adjust the sweetener to taste. You could make a simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water) or add a bit of agave.
  • Can I make this ahead? Yes, absolutely. Since this is a batch cocktail, it’ll stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Can I make this without alcohol? Yep, you can leave out the alcohol and simply replace the cointreau with orange juice. It’ll give it the same flavor vibe. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 5kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 5

% Daily Value*

Calories 5kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.