Watermelon Margarita
It’s…cocktail time! Today I’m whipping up a super refreshing three-step Watermelon Margarita.
Fresh watermelon is the best. Maybe you’ve run into this issue - often when I buy a fresh watermelon from the grocery store, they are so large that I always end up with way to much fruit. To save it from going bad, I thought I’d try a tasty alternative to eating it fresh: margaritas of course!
Watermelon Margarita Ingredients
Fresh Watermelon - Yum! It’s the only way!
Tequila - Pick your favorite tequila blanco and go with it! I used Tesoro #5 Blanco which is 100% agave, affordable and has a smooth flavor.
Limes - It wouldn’t be a margarita without a little lime in it, right?! Fresh lime juice has the punchiest flavor, but you can also use store bought lime juice, it works just as well.
Watermelon Margarita Variations
Make it a Mocktail - It’s easy, just ditch the tequila and add a little more watermelon and lime juice.
Low Sugar - Simple syrup is completely optional!
And if you’re in the mood for more fruity margaritas, you may want to try my Frozen Mango Margarita or Pink Grapefruit Margarita recipes.
Watermelon Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup Cubed Fresh Watermelon
1 oz Tequila Blanco
1 oz Lime Juice
1 oz Simple Syrup
Ice
Lime and Tajin for garnish
Directions
Step One - Squeeze a slice of lime around the rim of your glass. Add about a tablespoon of tajin to a flat bowl or plate and roll the rim of the glass in the tajin. Set glass in the refrigerator to chill while following the next steps.
Step Two - Add cubed fresh watermelon, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup (optional) in a blender. Blend together on the smoothie setting until smooth.
Step Three - Grab that glass from the refrigerator and fill it with ice. Pour the watermelon mixture into the glass and garnish with a slice of watermelon. Enjoy!
Happy Friday! - Jessie
