This tropical and refreshing Watermelon Margarita recipe is perfect for this summer that is just around the corner, enjoy its bright red color and its fresh flavor mixed with tequila to make the perfect match!
What is a Watermelon Margarita?
This Watermelon Margarita is a twist on the Classic Margarita recipe, giving it a delicious and tropical flavor of Watermelon that mixed with other easy ingredients like Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh Lime Juice, and a touch of sweetness with Agave Syrup results in a perfect margarita for this summer season!
Ingredients For a Watermelon Margarita
You will love to make this simple frozen watermelon margarita recipe; you will get your creativity to decorate your cocktail and it will look very vibrant!
- Tequila- Blanco or reposado tequila is recommended for this recipe, you don’t need a very expensive brand!
- Grand Marnier- This liquor will give us complexity with very structured and subtle notes of orange and cognac with a low proof of alcohol.
- Lime juice- The acidity of the fresh juice perfectly balances the other ingredients.
- Agave Syrup- This will give us agave flavor and sweetness.
- Watermelon- will give us that freshness as well as texture and tropical flavor!
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
How to Make a Watermelon Margarita?
You will love this Watermelon Margarita for quick and easy preparation!
You must try it!
1.- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender, Blend until completely smooth.
2.- Serve in a margarita glass and garnish with a skewer of watermelon dice or slices and ENJOY!
Guide to Tequilas For Watermelon Margarita
Tequila is made by distilling the fermentation of blue agave plants. The origin of the liquor can be traced back over 1000 years to the time of the Aztecs and their fermented milky drink, pulque. By current Mexican law, all products advertising themselves as tequila must come from Tequila, Jalisco – a state in central Mexico.
By taking the heart of an agave plant and steaming it, tequila producers shred the heart (known as the piña) until a juice called aguamiel comes off. The aguamiel is mixed with cane sugar and yeast and fermented for several days. Then the juice is distilled twice in copper pots and reaches 90-proof or higher. For any spirit to be officially recognized as tequila, it must contain at least 51 percent blue agave plant distillate.
Blanco
Blanco Tequila (Silver) can be bottled immediately or aged for up to two months and is the purest flavor of Tequila because it contains no added flavoring agents. It is also the best representation of the natural sweetness of the blue agave plant, it is excellent for mixing!
Tasting notes: Never barrel aged, the most authentic flavor of the agave plant, including some citrus, spicy notes with a slightly floral scent!
Joven
“Young” in Spanish, this type of Tequila is commonly referred to as gold. This Tequila derives its name from the golden color imparted upon the liquid from extracts added to change the flavor and hue of the Tequila beyond the blue agave plant.
Tasting notes: Citrusy, spicy, sweeter than Blanco
Reposado
In Spanish, reposado means “rested”. This Tequila is aged in a French or American oak barrel for 2 to 12 months, giving it time to turn a pale golden color, it is excellent for mixing!
Tasting notes: Bold Blanco taste with caramel and honey. Depending on how long it has been aged, some can pull in flavors such as vanilla, cinnamon, or dried chocolate.
Añejo
Añejo, meaning “aged,” spends one to three years in an oak barrel like the ones used for aging whiskey or wine. It gets smoother and darker, and the taste is sweeter thanks to the barrel.
Tasting notes: Smooth, removing the sharpness of a Blanco, and adding sugary and caramelized notes.
Extra Añejo
A somewhat new type of tequila that is barrel-aged for over three years. The spirit becomes a dark amber color.
Most of these tequilas are Top Shelf, they are great for sipping!
Tasting notes: Rich with nuts, caramel, fruit, and spice, like Bourbon or a Cognac.
Knowing a little about tequilas, you can now choose yours!
Variation of a Watermelon Margarita
When preparing this cocktail, you will let your imagination fly by adding or removing ingredients that you have in your pantry, it is very fun to prepare!
Try these other variations: Peach Margarita, Spicy Margarita, and Pomegranate Margaritas.
Mezcal– Try this distillate, the smoky flavor goes very well with watermelon!
Rocks- Prepare it on the rocks, by muddling all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker until get a mixture, shake, pour, and ENJOY!
Rosemary- Macerate a rosemary stick to get a fresher aroma and flavor and decorate it with a rosemary stick!
Basil- Do the same as with rosemary, you will love its flavor with just a fresh basil leaf.
Chili Powder- Rim the glass with tajin chili to give it that spicy and salty touch!
Cointreau- Use this orange liqueur to give a high-end flavor.
How to Make a Pitcher of Watermelon Margaritas?
1.- Pick a medium seedless watermelon
2.- in a high-speed blender make fresh watermelon juice, add watermelon into wedges, add a cup water and cup sugar or simple syrup depending on the sweetness of the watermelon, and blended to create juice!
3.- strain the content with a fine mesh strainer in a container.
4.- In a large pitcher with ice, add the watermelon juice, add 1/2 cup tequila, 1/4 cup triple sec, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and sweetener to taste, mix well, and serve in jars rimmed with margarita salt, garnish with a lime wedge or a piece of watermelon and ENJOY
Note: Recipe for 4-5 glasses
When to Serve Watermelon Margarita?
This stunning cocktail, it´s refreshing for any occasion!
Try it as a:
- Beach Time
- Pool Parties
- BBQ Party
- On a Game Day
- Lunch with Family
- Happy Hour Drink
- On a hot day
- Before dinner
- After Dinner
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Notes:
- Prepare the glasses and leave them for 15 minutes in your freezer before preparing the cocktail to obtain frozen glasses that will help us keep our cocktail cold for longer.
- Put sliced watermelon in the freezer to use less ice and enhance the flavor!
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Watermelon Margarita
This tropical and refreshing Watermelon Margarita recipe is perfect for this summer that is just around the corner, enjoy its bright red color and its fresh flavor mixed with tequila to make the perfect match!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz Blanco tequila
- 1 oz Grand Marnier
- ½ cup fresh watermelon cut into dice
- 1 oz Lime juice
- 1 Teaspoon Agave syrup
- 1 Skewer of watermelon dice optional for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender, Blend until completely smooth.
- Serve in a margarita glass and garnish with a skewer of watermelon dice and ENJOY!
Notes
- Prepare the glasses and leave them for 15 minutes in your freezer before preparing the cocktail to obtain frozen glasses that will help us keep our cocktail cold for longer.
- Put sliced watermelon in the freezer to use less ice and enhance the flavor!
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 231Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 5mgCarbohydrates 34gFiber 2gSugar 27gProtein 2g
Nutrition information isn´t always accurate!
