Watermelon Margarita
Watermelon Margarita is perfect for summer sipping. Serve it over ice with a salted rim for the ultimate balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Servings 1 drink
Calories 225kcal
Ingredients
Watermelon Syrup
- 1 cup watermelon juice or ½ pound fresh watermelon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
Watermelon Margarita
- 1½ ounce blanco tequila
- ½ ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce watermelon syrup
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chili-lime seasoning or coarse sea salt, for the rim
- 1 piece watermelon for garnish
- 1 wedge lime for garnish
Instructions
Watermelon Syrup
- If using fresh watermelon, slice it into cubes and place them in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Strain out the solids with a fine-mesh strainer. Use a spatula to push the liquid through the mesh.
- In a medium saucepan, warm the watermelon juice over medium heat. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Store in a food-safe, airtight container for up to 3 weeks. If it ever appears cloudy, it’s time to toss it. Makes about 1¼ cups.
Watermelon Margarita
- Pour some chili-lime seasoning on a plate. Rub a lime wedge around the edge of a rocks glass or margarita glass. Roll the rim of the glass in the seasoning to coat the rim. Add ice to the glass.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add tequila, triple sec, watermelon syrup and lime juice. Shake well.
- Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a piece of watermelon and a lime wedge.
Notes
Spicy watermelon margarita: In place of the tequila, use jalapeño-infused tequila, and be sure to use that spicy chili-lime seasoning rim.
Virgin watermelon margarita mocktail: Use a zero-proof spirit that mimics tequila, like Seedlip Grove 42 or Ritual tequila alternative, in place of the tequila. For the triple sec, use some orange juice or a non-alcoholic orange liqueur like Lyre’s Orange Sec.
Frozen watermelon margarita: Blend with 1 cup ice per cocktail for a frozen version.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
