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Blend up some of that juicy watermelon this summer and turn it into an easy watermelon margarita! This frozen watermelon margarita will keep you and your guests cool in the heat this summer!
I can’t believe it’s August!! I’m starting to see some fall things popping up in my feeds and it makes me irate. Can we all just agree to wait until at least September 1 to post all the pumpkin!? This past week was our FIRST full week of awesome weather and I just want to soak it in!
Soaking in summer also means sipping on a frosty cocktail, and this easy watermelon margarita is just the ticket. You can whip it up in under 5 minutes! It’s fruity, boozy and easy. What more could you want?!
Did you know that Etienne doesn’t even really love watermelon? This was a shocking revelation when we were first dating, haha. Who doesn’t like watermelon!? It’s classic summer eats! I mean, I’ve had a crummy watermelon or two, but those crisp, sweet ones are THE BEST.
So what goes into a watermelon margarita?
Well, duh. Watermelon! Along with some ice, honey, lime, tequila and triple sec. Tequila may not be a surprise, but what about the triple sec? I actually didn’t realize that it was a pretty standard component to a margarita. It gives it that nice fruity, boozy flavour that we crave from a summer cocktail!
To make these cocktails, you literally just blend all of the ingredients together and serve them up!
Can you make watermelon margaritas ahead of time?
You will definitely want to serve the drinks immediately, because the foam from the watermelon tends to drift towards the surface. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, since it’s still tasty, but it’s preferable to have the margarita all mixed together!
If you only serve half and need to save the rest for an hour or so, just stick the whole blender in the freezer. Give it a quick buzz before serving the remainder, and don’t forget about the blender in the freezer or you’ll have a popsicle!
This particular recipe makes about 4 drinks, perfect for a little social gathering, or a relaxed night on the deck with your partner.
I can even tell you that my watermelon-hating hubby loves these. Slice and dice that juicy melon you’ve got sitting on your countertop and whip up one of these cocktails!
Cheers!
Looking for more summer cocktails? I’ve got a few other favourites on the site, including:
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Easy Watermelon Margarita
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 cocktails 1x
Description
Blend up some of that juicy watermelon this summer and turn it into an easy watermelon margarita! This frozen watermelon margarita will keep you and your guests cool in the heat this summer!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups chopped fresh watermelon
- 1 1/2 cup ice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (~1 lime)
- 3 oz tequila
- 2 oz triple sec
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in the blender, in the order listed above. Blend on high for 1 minute, or until the mixture is completely blended together. Serve immediately, in a salt-rimmed glass.
Keep leftovers in the freezer for 1 hour; blend quickly before serving the remainder.*
Notes
*I’ve also poured leftover margarita into an ice cube tray, and then popped out the frozen cubes of margarita into the blender for a quick treat!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
I can definitely get behind this Margarita! Especially after seeing how happy it’s made you:) Cheers!
Ha, aw. Thanks Milena!!
I’m in for a couple!! This margarita has my name written all over it! It’s so summery, refreshing and yummy!! I love to see how much you’re enjoying the drink♡
While I try not to judge people and their food choices, I am always a little confused when folks start cooking with apples and pumpkins in August (Except for food blogger who sometimes need to plan ahead). Personally, I always feel a little nervous that I won’t be able to consume as many melons and cherries as possible in summer! 🙂 Watermelon margaritas sound a luscious refreshing coctail. I totally need a drink or two…but wait…I didn’t realize that a recipe calls for another type of alcohol besides tequila either. Interesting!
YES Ben, I feel the same way. I do like my apples and pumpkins, but not YET! It’s summer! I also want to eat ALL of the melons and cherries! Thanks my friend!!
Yay! Cheers to that, Thao. Now I just need the sun to shine so I can enjoy these again! 🙂
Your photos are so beautiful, and I love the one of you! These look so refreshing for the hot days we’re having!
Thanks Marcie! My hubby helped me take pictures that day 🙂 Yes! Finally summer cocktail weather!
Anything with tequila and watermelon works fine with me 🙂 🙂 🙂 And you are so nice 🙂 Thank you and enjoy the day 🙂
Woop woop! I’m into tequila and watermelon too! Hope you’re having a great weekend 🙂
Yes! I see Watermelon Margaritas in my very near future!! Love the photos….especially the one of you!!
Yeees – I hope you love them Annie!! They’ve become a favorite! Thanks my friend!
I LOVE watermelon and I love margaritas so you can be sure I’ll be trying these soon. They’re just perfect for summer! Have a great weekend, Katherine!
Woop! Then these are definitely meant for you, Kelsie. Cheers!
I love that photo of you Katherine! And these margaritas look summery and refreshing! I have all the ingredients to make this one (except the triple sec) so I may need to whip some up this weekend. Tomorrow is supposed to be warm and beverages are calling!! 😉
You can totally make them without the triple sec!! Thank you Leanne!! Happy weekend to you!!
My husband Tom doesn’t like watermelon either Katherine! I mean really?? I’ll just need to enjoy these myself! So refreshing and perfect for summer entertaining.
Really!? These husbands, I tell you. They don’t know what they are missing!! More for you and me 😉
First off, LOVE the picture of you!! This drink sounds awesome. Watermelon is my favorite so I love that you turned it into an adult drink!
Thank you my friend!! Photo credit to my hubby, haha. I bet you’d love this drink then!!
Yum this watermelon margarita looks so refreshing and amazing! I’m a big fan of watermelon!
I love watermelon too Christie – we need to buy another one because it’s been about a week and I’m craving it again!