A fresh Watermelon Margarita recipe is easier to make than you think! With fresh fruit, this refreshing tequila cocktail is perfect to make all summer long.
Kick off a relaxing weekend with an easy tequila cocktail. This one is ready in just a few minutes and you don’t even need a cocktail shaker!
This post was originally published on March 30, 2016 and has now been updated with updated photos and step-by-step instructions so you can make this margarita with watermelon perfectly every time.
I LOVE tequila. And while I love to make a simple margarita on the rocks, I love to try different flavor variations. It’s one of those cocktails that you can make completely new by swapping just one or two ingredients.
Why This Recipe Works
I know some of you out there have bad memories of tequila (like, face down on the floor memories…) but you should give it another try. Because you’re going to love this easy watermelon margarita!
Using a small blender means that you can pulverize the watermelon and extract all that delicious flavor while taking care of any seeds that might be there. And when you toss in the other ingredients, everything gets blended up and ready to serve.
Adding blended fresh watermelon gives this drink a flavor boost that you will really enjoy. This is a great recipe to share with friends since it’s easy to make larger batches!
Don’t miss these flavored margarita recipes: Cucumber Margarita, Pumpkin Spice Margarita for fall, Spiced Clementine Margarita, Blood Orange Margarita, Basil Margarita and Strawberry Basil Margarita.
Not a fan of tequila? Try a Vodka Margarita instead!
Ingredient Notes
You don’t need fancy ingredients for a margarita. But freshness helps!
This recipe works best with fresh watermelon. But you can use watermelon juice instead if you can find it. If you use juice, you will need to taste it first since it probably already has some sweetness. You may not need the agave nectar.
Orange liqueur adds such a lovely flavor boost without punching you in the face with orange flavor. I used Triple Sec because that’s what I had, but you can use Cointreau instead.
Fresh lime is a must. Don’t use bottled. It’s just not the same.
Agave nectar is a great sweetener to use with tequila cocktails since it is also made from the agave plant. But you could use simple syrup if you prefer.
I use blanco tequila for most of my margaritas. You could use reposado instead if you prefer. My husband brought home Guy Fieri’s Santo tequila and it was really good. It’s super smooth and easy to drink is great in this watermelon margarita recipe.
How to Make a Fresh Watermelon Margarita
Start by rimming your cocktail glass with salt. To do that, use a piece of fresh lime to moisten the rim area. Then dip the wet portion into salt on a shallow plate.
I don’t love to rim an entire glass. I typically only do a small portion. But I will say, there is something about salt with watermelon that just makes it taste even better!
While this cocktail recipe doesn’t use a shaker, I do use a blender (like a Magic Bullet). I find that it is about the same amount of work as muddle the fresh watermelon.
Put fresh watermelon chunks in the cup of the small blender.
Add the tequila and Triple Sec.
Add fresh lime juice and agave nectar to the blender. This is my favorite citrus squeezer. I’ve gone through several over the years and this one is holding up really well!
Blend everything together well, until there are no big chunks of the watermelon left.
Add fresh ice to the prepared glass with the salted rim. Then pour in the blended watermelon mixture.
A sprig of fresh mint is a great way to finish off what you are going to find is the best watermelon margarita recipe.
Tips and Tricks
- It’s easy to turn this into a Spicy Watermelon Margarita! Just muddle sliced jalapeno or serrano in the bottom of the glass before adding the rest of the ingredients.
- You can make this into a Frozen Margarita by adding the ice to the blender and blending it all up together!
- Salting the rim really enhances the flavor experience!
- Because the flavor of fresh watermelon will change by the melon, you’ll need to taste and adjust the flavors for each drink.
- Want to make this a little bit skinnier? You can leave out the agave nectar and it will still taste amazing.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. While the puree does have some texture to it, it’s perfectly easy to drink. Especially when it’s in a cocktail served over ice like this fresh watermelon margarita.
Yes! Making a pitcher of this recipe is easy. Just use a larger blender and change the number of servings on the recipe card below.
Leftover flavored margaritas don’t store well. But you can store leftover watermelon juice in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You’re really going to like this fresh watermelon margarita recipe. It’s the perfect drink for a warm afternoon. I’m going to make it my mission to make margarita moments all summer long.
It’s the perfect thing to force you away from whatever mundane life tasks you are worried about and just sit back and enjoy.
Related Recipes
- A Spicy Serrano Margarita is so yummy! If you love spicy cocktails, you’ve got to give this one a try.
- Margarita Sangria is a fun twist on a delicious wine cocktail that is perfect for sharing with friends!
- Here’s my Super Skinny Margarita recipe for when I want to try to cut down on extra calories and sugar.
- Don’t want to drink a cocktail? Make Margarita Cupcakes instead!
Fresh Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Tequila blanco
- 1/4 oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz lime juice, fresh squeezed
- 1/2 cup watermelon, chopped
- 1/4 oz agave nectar
- mint, for garnish
Instructions
- Rim a cocktail glass by using a piece of fresh lime and rub it on the rim. Dip the moistened edge into a small pile of salt on a plate.
- In a personal blender, like a Magic Bullet, add watermlon chunks, tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice and agave nectar.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour over rimmed cocktail glass with fresh ice.
Notes
- It’s easy to turn this into a Spicy Watermelon Margarita! Just muddle sliced jalapeno or serrano in the bottom of the glass before adding the rest of the ingredients.
- You can make this into a Frozen Margarita by adding the ice to the blender and blending it all up together!
- Salting the rim really enhances the flavor experience!
- Because the flavor of fresh watermelon will change by the melon, you’ll need to taste and adjust the flavors for each drink.
- Want to make this a little bit skinnier? You can leave out the agave nectar and it will still taste amazing.
- You can save any leftover watermelon juice (not including the tequila and lime, etc.) in an air-tight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
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