Easy Watermelon Margaritas

There’s nothing better than a frosty cocktail on a hot day and these easy Watermelon Margaritas are the ultimate refreshing drink.

Ingredients

Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. 

• Tequila.
• Cointreau. Triple Sec can be substituted.
• Fresh watermelon.
• Fresh lime juice. 
• Sugar. Agave can be substituted.
• Salt, for rims.

How to make Watermelon Margaritas

1. Make the simple syrup: Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sugar has dissolved then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. The simple syrup can be kept in the fridge for up to a month in a sealed jar.
2. Make the margaritas: Combine the cubed watermelon, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and simple syrup in a blender then blend until smooth.
3. Serve: Dip the rims of serving glasses into lime juice and then into salt. Fill the glasses with ice then pour over the Margarita mix. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
4. Make ahead tip: Make this mixture a day in advance and keep chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.

How to make frozen margaritas

Freeze the watermelon cubes then blend with ice and the rest of the ingredients to make frozen margaritas.

Can I make this a virgin cocktail?

Absolutely! Simply omit the tequila and Cointreau and add ¼ cup orange juice and half cup water before blending.

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