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Watermelon Margarita Recipe
Watermelon margarita recipe showcases fresh watermelon's natural sweetness in a incredibly refreshing cocktail perfect for hot summer days. This fruity drink combines the cooling properties of fresh watermelon with classic margarita elements. The result is a light, refreshing beverage that captures summer's essence in every sip.
This fresh watermelon margarita tastes amazing and is so refreshing on hot summer days. You can serve this fruity margarita on the rocks or frozen. This recipe includes a simple syrup which you can make ahead and store in the refrigerator.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
0 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
½ cup white sugar
½ cup water
3 strips orange zest
2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
¾ cup white tequila
¼ cup lime juice
1 pinch salt or sugar for rimming glasses
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 cups crushed ice, or as needed
Directions
To make a simple syrup: Bring 1/2 cup sugar, water, and orange zest in a small saucepan to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove simple syrup from heat and allow to cool completely.
Place watermelon in a blender or food processor; blend until pureed.
Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with prepared simple syrup, tequila, and lime juice.
Place a small amount of salt or sugar into a saucer. Rub edge of margarita glasses with a lime wedge to moisten. Lightly dip the rim of the glass into the saucer to rim the glass; tap off excess salt or sugar.
Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with lime wedges to serve.
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Cook’s Note
To make a frozen watermelon margarita, crush 1 ½ cups ice in a high-powered blender. Add watermelon, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup; blend until smooth.
To make a virgin margarita, omit tequila and use a lemon-lime soda.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 241 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 38g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 241 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 42mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 30g | |
| Protein 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium 38mg | 3% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 154mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
