Watermelon Margarita
A refreshing frozen watermelon margarita with a salty rim, perfect for summer parties. Fresh watermelon, lime, and tequila blended with ice create a slushy, vibrant drink.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon chunks
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ¾ cup silver tequila
- ¼ cup orange liqueur (e.g., triple sec)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 2 tbsp coarse salt
- 4 whole lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Run a lime wedge around the rim of 4 glasses, then dip each rim into a plate of 2 tbsp coarse salt to coat. Set aside.
- 2
In a blender, combine 4 cups watermelon chunks, 1/2 cup lime juice, 3/4 cup tequila, 1/4 cup orange liqueur, and 2 cups ice.
- 3
Blend on high until smooth and slushy, about 30-45 seconds. The mixture should be thick but pourable; add more ice if too thin.
- 4
Taste and adjust: add more lime juice for tartness or a touch of simple syrup if the watermelon isn't sweet enough.
- 5
Pour the margarita into the prepared glasses, garnish with a lime wedge, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- Blender
- Small plate
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Glasses
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