Refreshing Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
A simple, 3-ingredient frozen watermelon margarita recipe that’s perfect for summer parties, featuring fresh watermelon, tequila, and lime juice blended into a refreshing slushy drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus freezing time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus freezing time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600 grams) cubed, frozen seedless watermelon
- 1 cup (240 ml) tequila blanco
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 to 2 cups (240–480 ml) ice cubes
- Optional: coarse salt or Tajín for rimming glasses
- Optional: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) agave syrup
Instructions
- Freeze the watermelon cubes: Cut fresh watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes and freeze for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Juice the limes: Squeeze about 3 to 4 medium limes to get 1/3 cup (80 ml) of fresh lime juice. Set aside a lime wedge for garnish if desired.
- Prepare the glasses: Rub a lime wedge around the rims and dip them in coarse salt or Tajín. Set aside.
- Blend the margarita: In a high-speed blender, combine frozen watermelon cubes, tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, and ice cubes. Blend on high until smooth and slushy. Adjust thickness by adding water or more lime juice if too thick, or more frozen watermelon or ice if too thin.
- Taste and adjust: If desired, add agave syrup for sweetness and blend briefly again.
- Serve immediately: Pour into prepared glasses, garnish with lime wedges or small watermelon slices, and serve with a straw or cocktail pick.
Notes
Freeze watermelon cubes in a single layer on parchment paper to prevent sticking. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Blend just until slushy to avoid watery margarita. Adjust sweetness last. For a non-alcoholic version, omit tequila and add sparkling water or lemon-lime soda.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita glass (a
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 0.5
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