Can I make this a virgin cocktail?Ībsolutely! Simply omit the tequila and Cointreau and add ¼ cup orange juice and half cup water before blending. Make ahead tip: Make this mixture a day in advance and keep chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.įreeze the watermelon cubes then blend with ice and the rest of the ingredients to make frozen margaritas.Fill the prepared glasses with ice then pour over the Margarita mix. Serve: Dip the rims of serving glasses into lime juice and then into salt sprinkled onto a small plate.
If you’re using watermelon juice, combine all the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake until combined. If you’d prefer to get rid of the pulp, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a serving jug. Make the margaritas: Combine the cubed watermelon, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and simply syrup in a blender then blend until smooth.The simple syrup can be kept in the fridge for up to a month in a sealed jar. Cook until the sugar has dissolved then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. Make the simple syrup: Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.Fresh watermelon juice can be substituted. Pitcher: Place 1 ½ cups tequila, 1 ½ cups orange juice, 1 cup triple sec, and 1 cup lime juice in a pitcher. Strain the margarita into the glass with the salted rim. You want to use a super sweet, juicy watermelon for this recipe. Single drink: Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Fresh watermelon. Using a ripe, in-season watermelon ensures the best flavor.Cointreau. Triple Sec or any orange liqueur can be substituted.Tequila. Use the best quality tequila you can find.A salted rim is a classic and to me, a non-negotiable, but totally optional if you’re not a fan. Fill with ice cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice. If desired, sprinkle salt on a plate dip rim in salt.
Depending on the sweetness of your watermelon, you might need a splash of simple syrup or a squeeze of agave. Moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge. Tequila, of course, along with Cointreau or Triple Sec, fresh watermelon and lime juice are all that’s needed.
You only need a handful of ingredients for this easy watermelon margarita recipe.
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