Description
A refreshing Watermelon Margarita that merges the sweetness of watermelon with the tang of lime and the kick of tequila, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz agave syrup (optional)
- Salt for rim (optional)
- Ice
Instructions
- Blend the cubed watermelon until smooth for a velvety base.
- Strain the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh strainer into a cocktail shaker.
- Add the tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, and agave syrup into the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Rim the glasses with salt if desired by moistening the rim with lime juice and dipping into salt.
- Pour the Watermelon Margarita mixture over ice in the prepared glasses.
- Garnish with lime wedges or slices of watermelon for a stunning finish.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Blend the watermelon juice and store in the fridge for later use. Adjust sweetness as per your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg