Watermelon, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice are all you need to make this delicious Watermelon Margarita recipe! Made completely in a blender, it’s the best way to use fresh watermelon. 

If, like me, a margarita is your go-to drink, then you’re going to love this watermelon margarita. 

While I typically opt for my skinny margarita or even my mango margarita, this watermelon variety is so refreshing and couldn’t be easier to whip up. 

Recipe features

• A delicious way to enjoy fresh watermelon.
• Made in a blender and can be made fresh or frozen.
• This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make a whole pitcher, which is perfect for serving a crowd!
• Doesn’t use simple syrup, and instead uses a small amount of honey to sweeten the drinks. 

Ingredients

Watermelon – Fresh or frozen; see “tips and tricks” section below for both options. 

Tequila – Opt for your favorite kind! Mine is blanco tequila, but any variety will work. 

Triple sec – Also known as orange liqueur. My go-to is cointreau because I think it tastes the best. 

Lime juice – Always use fresh lime juice, never bottled. Trust me, it makes a huge difference!

Sweetener – I opted to use honey, but agave is another great choice. I would not use maple syrup, as it’s going to impact the flavor too much. 

Instructions

See below for how to make a frozen margarita if that’s your preference. I opted to make a fresh margarita, so let’s walk through how to do that.

Step 1: Dice the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into chunks, then place it directly into a high power blender.

Step 2: Add remaining ingredients. Pour the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and honey directly into the blender overtop of the watermelon. 

Step 3: Blend. Blend the mixture until smooth, then pour it through a fine mesh strainer to remove the pulp. 

Step 4: Serve. Run a lime wedge along two cocktail glasses, then dip the rim into salt (or sugar). Pour the margarita into the cocktail glasses filled with ice, garnish with a lime round and enjoy! 

Tips and tricks

• As much as I love my Nutribullet, I wouldn’t use a small blender for this, especially if you’re making a frozen drink. Instead, opt for a high-power blender.
• A little separation is natural once you pour the drink into glasses; simply stir the mixture occasionally.
• Make the drink spicy by adding half of a jalapeño (make sure to remove the seeds) into the blender as well. 

Fresh watermelon margarita vs. frozen watermelon margarita 

Fresh: Dice the watermelon, then place it into your blender along with the other ingredients. Blend, pour through a strainer and enjoy! 

Frozen: There are two options: 1) Freeze the watermelon cubes ahead of time, then add them to the blender or, 2) Add the diced watermelon along with a handful of ice cubes to your blender. Blend, strain and enjoy!

More easy drink recipes

• Cranberry Orange Cocktail
• Lavender Moscow Mule
• Cinnamon Tequila Sour 

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