Step aside, boring cocktails — the perfect summer cocktail, the Easy Watermelon Margarita, has arrived! This watermelon-flavored margarita can be served frozen or on the rocks. It is deliciously refreshing and sweet. This Easy Watermelon Margarita is the ultimate hot-weather, poolside drink, or you can make it during the colder months for some sippable summer vibes!
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen watermelon
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1 heaping cup ice
- 1 tablespoon agave, optional
- lime wheels, optional, to taste
- coarse salt, optional, to taste
- mint leaves, optional, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Cut the watermelon into pieces.
Step 2 –Freeze for at least 6 hours.
Step 3 –Combine the frozen watermelon, the tequila, the triple sec, the lime juice, and the ice in a blender. Add the agave if you prefer a sweeter cocktail.
Step 4 –Blend until fully incorporated.
Step 5 –Using 1 of the lime wheels, trace the rims of the intended serving glasses.
Step 6 –Add the salt to a plate or shallow bowl. Dip the rims of the glasses into the salt.
Step 7 –Pour the margarita evenly into the salt-rimmed glasses.
Step 8 –Garnish with more of the lime wheels and the mint.
Step 9 –Serve.