This refreshing Watermelon Margarita is a summer must! Made with frozen watermelon, limeade, and tequila, it’s easy to blend and perfect for parties. 🍉🍹
Easy Margarita Recipe
This easy margarita recipe is perfect for summer. Made with frozen watermelon, limeade, and tequila, this blended watermelon margarita is sweet, slushy, and incredibly refreshing. It’s a go-to drink for backyard BBQs, pool days, or any time you want to cool off with a fruity cocktail. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or relaxing solo, this frozen margarita recipe is a must-try.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made in minutes using a blender
- Uses frozen fruit for the best texture
- Bright, refreshing flavor perfect for summer margaritas
- Easy to customize for sweetness and strength
🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions
- frozen watermelon chunks – freeze fresh watermelon or buy pre-cut and freeze it
- silver tequila – substitute blanco tequila if preferred
- triple sec – swap with Cointreau or any orange liqueur
- frozen limeade concentrate
- lime juice – fresh is best for a brighter flavor, but bottled works in a pinch. If using bottled, choose one without added sugars or preservatives.
- simple syrup – adjust to taste or use agave syrup
- ice – add only if needed for thickness
✨ Variations
- Add a splash of orange juice for a citrus twist
- Use flavored tequila like watermelon or lime for extra punch
- Make it a mocktail by omitting alcohol and adding lemon-lime soda
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🔥 Tips
- Salt the rim for a classic margarita feel
- Taste and adjust the sweetness before serving
- For best results, use fully frozen watermelon chunks
❓ FAQs
Yes, but freeze it for at least 2-3 hours before blending to get the right texture.
Reduce or skip the simple syrup, or use unsweetened lime juice.
Yes! Blend and store in the freezer. Re-blend or stir before serving.
It’s best to use a blender to get the smooth, slushy texture. A food processor could work in a pinch, but results may vary.
Silver or blanco tequila is ideal because it has a clean, crisp flavor that pairs well with the fruit. Avoid aged tequilas, which can overpower the watermelon.
Pour any leftovers into a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer. Before serving, let it thaw slightly and re-blend to restore the slushy texture.
Yes! This recipe scales easily. Just be sure your blender can handle the increased volume, or work in batches.
🍽️ Other Recipes You May Enjoy
- Strawberry Margarita – Sweet, fruity, and refreshingly delicious, this cocktail is perfect for sunshine and good vibes.
- Raspberry Margarita – Perfect for parties or a casual cocktail night.
- Blackberry Lemonade Margarita – Sweet, tangy, and made to impress – summer in every sip.
- Phoenix Sunset Margarita – Inspired by desert sunsets, this drink is as beautiful as it is delicious.
- Circus Margarita – Playful and fun – perfect for parties and whimsical vibes.
Watermelon Margarita
Equipment
- small plate for margarita salt
- glasses
Ingredients
Rim/ Garnish
- lime wedge
- margarita salt
- watermelon slice
Watermelon Margarita
- 2 ½ cups frozen watermelon chunks
- 6 oz silver tequila
- 4 oz triple sec
- ⅔ cup frozen limeade concentrate
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup simple syrup
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Add a generous amount of margarita salt to a small plate.
- Run a lime wedge along the rim of your glasses and dip into the salt. Set aside.
- If using fresh watermelon, slice into small chunks and freeze for a few hours before using.
- Add the frozen watermelon, tequila, triple sec, frozen limeade concentrate, lime juice, and
- simple syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- If needed, add the ice and blend until smooth and it becomes a slushy consistency.
- Pour into the prepared glasses and garnish with a watermelon wedge. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use ripe, seedless watermelon for the best flavor.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of water or extra lime juice to blend easily.
- Pour any leftovers into a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer. Before serving, let it thaw slightly and re-blend to restore the slushy texture.
- This recipe scales easily. Just be sure your blender can handle the increased volume, or work in batches.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
I’m Jamie, a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!
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