Is there a non-alcoholic version? How can I make a watermelon margarita mocktail?

Yes! For a non-alcoholic version of this watermelon margarita, use sparkling water in place of tequila for the on-the-rocks version. For a frozen non-alcoholic margarita, simply thin out the blended ingredients with water until you get the consistency you desire. It will be like a yummy watermelon smoothie!

How do I serve a watermelon margarita?

Our favorite way to serve this margarita is in a Tajin-rimmed glass (the salt and acidity in the chili-lime salt brings out the sweetness of the melon). You can also serve it “naked” (no rim) or keep things classic with a simple salted rim.

How can I make batch watermelon margaritas?

This recipe is written for two margaritas, but if you’re making a batch for a big group, you can easily scale this recipe to serve more! – Four servings: 1 cup tequila blanco + 1/3 cup lime juice + 8 cups cubed watermelon (1 cup pureed watermelon) + 4 teaspoons agave – Eight servings: 2 cups tequila blanco + 2/3 cup lime juice + 16 cups cubed watermelon (2 cups pureed watermelon) + 8 teaspoons agave – Twelve servings: 3 cups tequila blanco + 1 cup and 2 tablespoons lime juice + 24 cups cubed watermelon (3 cups pureed watermelon) + 1/4 cup agave – Sixteen servings: 4 cups tequila blanco + 1 2/3 cups lime juice + 32 cups cubed watermelon (4 cups pureed watermelon) + 1/3 cup agave

The Best Watermelon Margarita

Description

With just a handful of fresh ingredients, this watermelon margarita recipe is as simple as it is refreshing. Bonus, it’s the perfect way to use up leftover watermelon!

Ingredients

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4 cups cubed watermelon
4 ounces tequila blanco
2 teaspoons agave
1 large lime, juiced (about 3 Tablespoons)
1 cup ice (on the rocks margarita only)
Tajin (optional), for garnish
Watermelon wedge (optional), for garnish

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Instructions

Watermelon Margarita on the Rocks

In a blender, add cubed watermelon until the fruit is pureed and smooth (if making batch watermelon margaritas, you may want to do this in batches).
Run a piece of watermelon over the rim of a margarita glass and dip the rim in Tajin chili-lime salt, or margarita salt.
Combine tequila, lime juice, agave and watermelon puree over ice in a cocktail shaker, shake well.
Strain margarita into prepared glass and garnish with a watermelon wedge and serve immediately. Cheers!

Frozen Watermelon Margarita

Freeze watermelon cubes until solid.
Run a piece of watermelon over the rim of a margarita glass and dip the rim in Tajin chili-lime salt, or margarita salt.
In a blender, combine frozen cubed watermelon, tequila, lime juice and agave; blend until smooth.
Pour margarita into prepared glass and garnish with a watermelon wedge and serve immediately. Cheers!

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version of this watermelon margarita, simply use sparkling water in place of tequila for the on-the-rocks version of this margarita. For a frozen non-alcoholic margarita, simply thin out the blended ingredients with water until you get the consistency you desire. It will be like a yummy watermelon smoothie!