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    Home » Recipes » Drink Recipes

    Watermelon Margarita

    Updated: Aug 18, 2020 · Published: Jun 19, 2015 by Andrea

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    Kick-off summer season with a cool twist on a classic drink - Watermelon margarita has all the summer flavors you need to quench your thirst!

    This refreshing watermelon margarita has a fantastic sweet & tangy flavor combo and it's perfect for hot days.

    watermelon margarita served in a martini glass and decorated with a lime slice.

    I'm probably one of the biggest fans of classic margaritas, but it's fun to give it a twist every now and then.

    Sweet and refreshing, it goes down easily in a sip or two and makes you crave more (but drink responsibly, you do not want to have a margarita too many).

    Instructions

    As delicious as it sounds, this summer cocktail is impressively easy to make.

    Blend the watermelon pulp, mix it up with lime juice, tequila and triple sec, add a little sugar and you're good to go.

    I use ripe watermelon which is sweeter and allows you to cut the sugar out.

    You can also make a virgin margarita version, perfect for kids or grown-ups that don't drink alcohol.

    Simply substitute tequila & triple sec with lemon/lime soda or homemade lemonade.

    You can even make a big batch ahead and refrigerate until ready to serve, but I usually drink it straight up as soon as it's ready.

    This watermelon margarita is the perfect summer cocktail for any occasion.

    Make a large pitcher to share with all your friends at the next bbq's, 4th of July celebrations, outdoor parties and even picnics!

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    Watermelon margarita served in amartini glass and decorated with a lime slice.
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    Watermelon Margarita

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    Kick-off summer season with a cool twist on a classic drink - Watermelon margarita has all the summer flavors you need to quench your thirst!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: British
    Serving: 6
    Calories: 180kcal
    Author: Andrea Soranidis

    Ingredients

    • 675 g seeded watermelon
    • 240 ml tequila, silver blanco, 100 percent agave tequila
    • 2 tablespoon agave nectar or sugar, optional
    • juice of 8 limes
    • 60 ml triple sec
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 3 cups ice cubes
    • salt & sugar to decorate glasses
    • 6 lime slices to decorate

    Instructions

    • In a food processor blend the watermelon until pureed, then strain through a sieve into a large bowl.
    • In a shaker or a jar, mix together ice cubes with tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Add a little sugar if desired.
    • Add in watermelon juice and shake all ingredients until combined.
    • Brush with salt & sugar a martini glass and strain the margarita in. Decorate with lime and serve immediately.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

     

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    1. michelle @ Boards&Knives says

      June 20, 2015 at 8:41 pm

      Oh my goodness, I am pinning this one! Margaritas are my favorite, and I have watermelons growing in my yard - what a tasty combination!

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      • The Petite Cook says

        June 21, 2015 at 11:49 am

        Thank you Michelle, so glad you like it! You are sooo lucky to grow your own watermelons, I wish I could do the same considering I eat tons of it on summer season 😀

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