Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
My frozen watermelon margaritas are sweet, refreshing, and SO easy. Whip up a whole pitcher in under 10 minutes!
I love margaritas! So far we've featured fun flavors like pineapple and strawberry on the blog. Today I'm sharing another favorite: frozen watermelon margaritas. Because watermelon is over 90% water they are super refreshing and you can barely taste the alcohol. With only a few common ingredients these are perfect for BBQs, taco Tuesday, or just treating yourself. Can't get enough? Try our watermelon fruit cake too.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Watermelon: Pick a seedless watermelon that feels heavy for its size. This indicates ripeness. I also look for a yellow (not white) field spot. Frozen melon is almost as good as fresh as its frozen at peak ripeness. Avoid precut watermelon which I find to be less sweet and more expensive.
- Lime: Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. To get the most juice out of your lime roll it on the counter and microwave it for 20-30 seconds.
- Tequila: Choose a blanco tequila for a neutral slightly sweet flavor. My go to brand is Patron. Jose Cuervo is a great budget brand.
- Triple Sec: Any orange flavored liqueur will work. I'm partial to Cointreau. Dekuyper is a great budget option.
Krystle's Tips
- Plan ahead: Cube and freeze watermelon in advance if possible. This will give you a thicker cocktail with less ice.
- Taste as you go: If your watermelon is super sweet you may need a touch more lime juice. Not sweet enough? Add a bit more sugar or simple syrup.
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📖 Recipe
Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Plus 2 Teaspoons White Sugar Divided
- 1 Lime
- 3 ½ Cups Seedless Watermelon Cubed
- ½ Cup Tequila
- 1 Tablespoon Triple Sec
- Additional Lime Wedges If Desired
Instructions
- Place 2 teaspoons of sugar onto a plate. Rub the rims of 6 glasses with a lime wedge. Coat with sugar. Set glasses aside.
- Combine watermelon, tequila, triple sec, and 3 tablespoons of lime juice in a blender. No blender? Try a muddler instead!
- Fill each glass ~½ full with ice. Pour ~ ½ cup of the margarita mixture into each glass.
- Garnish with additional lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition
These were the perfect summer drink!
We had a cocktail party with family and friends the other day, and this was one of the recipes we made for it. It's safe to say it was our favourite by far! Su fresh and summery. Loved it!
This looks so refreshing! I don’t drink alcohol, but I bet this would make an amazing watermelon mocktail too. Thinking of trying it with just the fruit, lime, and maybe a splash of sparkling water.
A great drink recipe to end the summer! Refreshing and was a hit at our summer barcecue!
So refreshing and delicious! These are perfect to sip on around the pool! A+ recipe!!!!
Margaritas are my go-to cocktail! I’ve always wanted to try watermelon and this recipe sounds so refreshing. I’m definitely going to make it next time we have a game night!
I have never made a margarita, but have always wanted to try! Watermelon margaritas sound divine!
These are super simple so a good place to start Cathleen!!
Nothing beats a simple cocktail, I love this! I'll make it when I want to pretend it is still summer 🙂
I am up for pretending any day Mary!