Frozen Watermelon Margarita: A Summery Recipe

Watermelon is one of the most hydrating fruits, making it ideal for the summer heat. While it is delicious on its own, freezing it and adding some high-quality tequila makes it even better.

This Frozen Watermelon Margarita recipe is a refreshing way to kick off the weekend. You’ll love the vibrant color and how simple it is to make. It’s naturally sweet because of the watermelon, and plenty of lime juice adds a delightful tangy finish.

The secret to making the best Frozen Margarita Watermelon is to substitute frozen watermelon for ice. So be sure to freeze the fruit ahead of time. Enjoy this watermelon tequila fusion on its own or with tortilla chips, guacamole and your favorite salsa for a whole new drinking experience.

Ingredients to Make a Frozen Watermelon Cocktail

Treat yourself to a refreshing drink to fight the hottest days and nights. Here’s all Watermelon Margarita ingredients you’ll need for a serving:

• 1 ½ ounces tequila
• 1 ½ ounces triple sec
• ¼ medium watermelon (diced and frozen)
• 1 medium lime
• Kosher salt for the rim

How to Make a Frozen Watermelon Margarita

The best thing about making this Frozen Margarita Recipe Watermelon at home is the freedom of customization you get. If you want it boozier, add more tequila, and if you want it sweeter, add a sweetener. Always feel free to adjust any ingredient to your liking.

Follow these simple steps and you will have the best Frozen Watermelon Margarita recipe:

1. Cut watermelon into large cubes and freeze 6 hours or overnight
2. Combine watermelon cubes, tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice in a high-speed blender
3. Blend until thick and smooth
4. Serve into a Margarita glass and enjoy!

Optional: Salt the rims of your glasses and elevate your cocktail with a slice of lime and a small watermelon triangle.

How to Salt the Rim of Your Frozen Watermelon Margarita

Though not everyone may agree, a Blended Watermelon Margarita with a salt rim is just incredible. The savory addition is more than simply decoration; it adds to the flavor’s depth, creating a one-of-a-kind experience.

So, here’s how you can elevate your Frozen Watermelon Margarita recipe with a salt rim:

1. Pour some Margarita salt into a bowl or small plate
2. Run a lime wedge all-round the rim
3. Dip the glass upside down and gently press it down.

Tip: Whenever you are rimming your glasses use Kosher salt. Regular salt will most certainly make a mess and is too salty in any case.

Tips for Making the Best Frozen Watermelon Margarita Recipe

Here are some tips to help you make the best Blended Watermelon Margarita recipe:

• Double or triple for a crowd: Multiply the amounts by the number of servings for a pitcher.
• Tequila is everything: The tequila lays the foundation, so choose a high-quality brand made entirely of agave.
• No frozen watermelons? Just add ice to the fresh watermelon.
• Stir before serving: Frozen Margaritas separate a bit while left to sit.
• Use a seedless watermelon: Opt for the seedless variety to save time and ensure that your Frozen Watermelon Margarita is seed-free!
• Use a high powered blender: It will guarantee a smooth, frothy and tasty result.
• Adjust to your taste: Too thick; add more tequila or water to dilute. Too thin? Blend in a bit more of the watermelon slices.
• Make a mocktail: Skip the tequila for a non-alcoholic cocktail. You could add water or fruit juice such as strawberry or orange juice instead.
• Make it spicy: Add jalapeno for a dash of heat!

What Type of Watermelon Should You Buy?

Selecting a tasty watermelon needs some detective work, but it is simple and quick. When picking a watermelon, you want to feel it, look at it and listen to it. Here’s how to do it:

1. Choose it: Grab a seedless watermelon.
2. Pick it up: Large or tiny, the fruit should feel heavy for its size.
3. Look for the yellow spot: when watermelons rest on the ground for a long time, they develop a yellow spot. This spot should be a pale, creamy yellow color.
4. Look at the stripes: you’ll want to pick a watermelon with a clear and consistent stripe pattern. You want the green stripe to be a darker, deeper shade of green and the lighter stripe to be a soft, creamy yellow.
5. Listen: give it a thump! A ripe one will have a deep hollow sound, indicating that it is loaded with juice and at its ripeness peak. Under-ripe or over-ripe melons will sound dull.

A High-Quality Tequila to Enjoy your Frozen Watermelon Margarita

Whether you want to sip on something smooth or looking to upgrade your Watermelon Blended Margarita, Altos tequila is the go-to spirit. Our Plata tequila features herbal notes of steamed agave and fresh citrus-sweet tones, which gives it that perfect balance of earthiness, sweetness and spiciness with a smooth finish and no lingering aftertaste.

Handcrafted using the time-honored “Tahona” method, the Olmeca Altos tequila series features a nuanced and complex flavor profile that elevates this Frozen Watermelon Margarita to a new level of sophistication.