![]() Make ahead tip: Make this mixture a day in advance and keep chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.įreeze the watermelon cubes then blend with ice and the rest of the ingredients to make frozen margaritas.Fill the prepared glasses with ice then pour over the Margarita mix. Serve: Dip the rims of serving glasses into lime juice and then into salt sprinkled onto a small plate.If you’re using watermelon juice, combine all the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake until combined. If you’d prefer to get rid of the pulp, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a serving jug. Make the margaritas: Combine the cubed watermelon, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and simply syrup in a blender then blend until smooth. ![]() The simple syrup can be kept in the fridge for up to a month in a sealed jar. Cook until the sugar has dissolved then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. Make the simple syrup: Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.Fresh watermelon juice can be substituted. You want to use a super sweet, juicy watermelon for this recipe. Fresh watermelon. Using a ripe, in-season watermelon ensures the best flavor.Cointreau. Triple Sec or any orange liqueur can be substituted.Tequila. Use the best quality tequila you can find.A salted rim is a classic and to me, a non-negotiable, but totally optional if you’re not a fan. Depending on the sweetness of your watermelon, you might need a splash of simple syrup or a squeeze of agave. Tequila, of course, along with Cointreau or Triple Sec, fresh watermelon and lime juice are all that’s needed. You only need a handful of ingredients for this easy watermelon margarita recipe. There is not a single thing I would change about this recipe.There’s nothing better than a frosty cocktail on a hot day and this easy Watermelon Margarita recipe is the ultimate refreshing drink. The combination of spicy syrup, sweet watermelon, tangy lime juice, and the chili-lime saltiness of the rims is absolute perfection. Love it.Īnd guess what? I love it even more after having it on the rims of these margs. It punches up the flavor of anything you add it to. It’s very similar to the Trader Joe’s chili lime seasoning. I love it on eggs or avocado toast, sprinkled over salads, and even with grilled meats. Have you tried Tajin yet? It is addictive. I love a smoky, spicy effect with super sweet cocktails, and so I wanted to try rimming the glasses in a mix of salt, sugar, and Tajin. It only takes a few seconds to make your own watermelon juice.Īnother special touch for these margs is how I rim the glasses. If you want to use up some of that gigantic melon you bought at the store, then throw some into a blender and let it go until it is completely blended into juice. If you’re looking for a quicker and easier way to make these, just use the bottled juice! ![]() I love using fresh watermelon for this recipe, but I have made it with the bottled watermelon juice and it is still wonderful. Once you have your syrup ready and cooled, you can get started on the actual cocktails. And I really like that for these cocktails. Does that make sense? A jalapeño, for instance, would give heat AND a green pepper flavor. The serrano pepper gives a fairly intense heat to the syrup without giving a very peppery flavor. Those margs started with a spicy simple syrup, and that’s the same syrup we’re going to use in this watermelon rendition. My sister and her husband made them immediately and said they were awesome. Last month, I shared a spicy cucumber margarita recipe and that one quickly became my favorite. These margs will have to wait until they are much, much older, of course. Now I can share the experience with my babes! Up until now, I was eating entire watermelons alone. This year is the first time both my kids have been interested in it, which is great. Especially in the warmer months.Īnd don’t even get me started on watermelon! It is, hands down, my favorite fruit to enjoy in the summer. Aside from any gin spritz, if I have it as an option, I order it. I have said it a thousand times, but I love a marg. Spicy, sweet, tangy, and loaded with summer watermelon flavor. I wish we were together in person so I could cheers you with one of these in my hand.
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