Spice up your summer with this irresistible Watermelon Margarita!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 drink

Ingredients

  • 2cupsseedless watermelon cubes

  • 1lime wedge

  • 1pinchkosher salt

  • ice cubes

  • 1 ½fluid ouncessilver tequila

  • ¾fluid ounceorange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)

  • ¾fluid ouncelime juice

  • 1thin slicejalapeno slice, plus more for garnish

  • 1watermelon wedge

Cooking Directions

  1. Puree watermelon in a blender. Wipe the rim of a margarita glass with a lime wedge; dip rim in salt.

  2. In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, jalapeño, and 2 ounces of the watermelon puree. Shake until very cold.

  3. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with watermelon wedge and jalapeño slice.

Tips:

Instead of salt, you can also use coarse white decorating sugar for rimming.

Reserve remaining puree for up to 4 more cocktails.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of watermelon puree. The actual amount of watermelon consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe1
Calories382
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
1g
1%
Saturated Fat
0g
1%
Sodium
410mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
64g
23%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Total Sugars
47g
Protein
4g
8%
Vitamin C
76mg
84%
Calcium
67mg
5%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
767mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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