Watermelon Margarita

A watermelon margarita is a breeze to make with watermelon, tequila, and lime juice; serve frozen or on the rocks for a refreshing summer cocktail.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• 2 cups crushed ice, or as needed
• 3 strips orange zest
• 1 pinch salt or sugar for rimming glasses
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 0.75 cup white tequila

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a small amount of salt or sugar into a saucer. Rub edge of margarita glasses with a lime wedge to moisten. Lightly dip the rim of the glass into the saucer to rim the glass; tap off excess salt or sugar.

Step 2

Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with lime wedges to serve.

Step 3

To make a simple syrup: Bring 1/2 cup sugar, water, and orange zest in a small saucepan to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove simple syrup from heat and allow to cool completely.

Step 4

Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with prepared simple syrup, tequila, and lime juice.

Step 5

Place watermelon in a blender or food processor; blend until pureed.