Watermelon Margarita
This recipe guides you through crafting a vibrant watermelon margarita. Fresh watermelon is pureed with sugar, strained, and then mixed with lime juice, tequila, and Triple Sec. The cocktail is served in glasses with a spicy chili-salt rim, garnished with a fresh lime wedge, perfect for a refreshing treat.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Fine-Mesh Strainer
- 1 Pitcher
- 2 Shallow Dishes/Plates For rimming ingredients
- 4 Margarita Glasses
Ingredients
Main
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 limes 2 juiced and 1 cut into wedges for garnish
- 8 ounces tequila
- 5 ounces Triple Sec divided
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the watermelon and sugar until smooth. Pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer. Transfer the liquid to a pitcher and add the lime juice, tequila and 4 ounces of the Triple Sec. Stir to combine.
- In a shallow dish, combine the kosher salt with the chili powder. In a second small plate, add the remaining 1-ounce of Triple Sec. Dip the rims of 4 margarita glasses in the Triple Sec, then coat them in the salt and chili mixture. Divide the margarita between the 4 glasses and garnish each with a lime wedge.
Notes
1. For a truly vibrant and refreshing drink, ensure your watermelon is perfectly ripe and well-chilled before blending. This minimizes the need for ice, which can dilute the margarita.
2. Adjust the amount of sugar based on the natural sweetness of your watermelon. Taste the puree before adding the alcohol.
3. For an extra layer of flavor and aroma, muddle a few fresh mint or basil leaves with the watermelon before blending. Strain thoroughly.
4. When rimming the glasses, press lightly to get an even coating without too much salt/chili, which can overpower the drink. A slightly damp rim from the Triple Sec works best. Consider a lime-sugar-chili rim for a sweeter, spicier alternative.
2. Adjust the amount of sugar based on the natural sweetness of your watermelon. Taste the puree before adding the alcohol.
3. For an extra layer of flavor and aroma, muddle a few fresh mint or basil leaves with the watermelon before blending. Strain thoroughly.
4. When rimming the glasses, press lightly to get an even coating without too much salt/chili, which can overpower the drink. A slightly damp rim from the Triple Sec works best. Consider a lime-sugar-chili rim for a sweeter, spicier alternative.