This watermelon margarita will cool you down during those hot Summer months!
Summer is finally here and I couldn’t be more excited! No more coats and jackets. Just sundresses, sandals, bathing suits and most importantly, warm weather! So, now it time to make margaritas!
What is a margarita?
A margarita is a cocktail that’s made of tequila, triple sec, simple syrup and lime juice. Margaritas can either be served shaken with ice or as a frozen drink by blending the ingredients with ice. They can be made plain this way or with added flavors, like watermelon in this margarita.
To start your Memorial Day out right, try this cool, refreshing Watermelon Grand Marnier Margarita! It’s sure to put you in the “Summer Vibes” mood! When trying to decide which type of margarita I wanted to make, I decided to try one I’ve never tried before, watermelon. We eat watermelon all summer long, so why not try it in a drink?
What ingredients are in this Watermelon Margarita?
Watermelon- diced Watermelon is used as the base flavor for this margarita.
Grand Marnier- Instead of triple sec, I use Grand Marnier. These types of liquor typically brings sweetness to this drink, balancing the tart lime and tequila.
Lime Juice- Gives the drink tartness
Tequila- Tequila is the base alcohol in a margarita.
Sugar- sugar is used to make a simple syrup, which adds sweetness to the cocktail
How is this Watermelon Margarita made?
First make a quick simple syrup. Add water and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Once the sugar dissolves, remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool completely. You don’t want to add hot syrup to the cocktail.
Cut and cub fresh seedless watermelon into chunks until you measure 2 cups. add the watermelon to a blender and puree until smooth. Strain the mixture into a bowl or measuring cup and set it aside.
Add it to lime juice, Grand Marnier, and tequila to a shaker. Add the strained watermelon juice and ice. Shake until cold and pour into 2 low balls glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a watermelon wedge, lime slices and mint, if desired.
This margarita was so unexpectedly good! I can’t wait to make it again for my next summer party.
Tips
- Use a good quality tequila for the cocktail
- Fresh lime juice is also extremely important.
- You can also use agave instead of the simple syrup for the sweetener in the recipe.
- Do not use pre-made watermelon juice in the Margarita. Use fresh watermelon because it will be thicker and more flavorful.
FAQ’s
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Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced seedless watermelon
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp water
- 4 ounces tequilla
- 2 ounces Grand Marnier
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- watermelon flavored sugar for rim
- limes for garnish
- watermelon wedges for garnish
- mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Add water and sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Once the sugar dissolves, remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool completely.
Watermelon Juice
- Cut and cube fresh seedless watermelon into chunks until you measure 2 cups. Add the watermelon to a blender and puree until smooth. Strain the mixture into a bowl or measuring cup and set it aside.
Cocktail
- Rub a lime around the rims of 2 low ball glasses. Dip in a plate of watermelon or plain sugar. Fill each glass with ice and set aside. To a cocktail shaker, add lime juice, Grand Marnier, and tequila to a shaker. Add the strained watermelon juice and ice. Shake until cold and divide between the 2 glasses. Garnish each cocktail with a watermelon wedge, lime slices and mint, if desired.
