This watermelon margarita recipe from our friend Sarah is just the right balance of fruity and fresh with a kick. Now you just need an excuse for a party…or do you?
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A ripe watermelon will feel sturdy and have a hollow sound when you give it a slight thump with your hand.
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Recipe courtesy of Sarah Bakes Gluten Free Treats
I’m pretty sure I have bought one watermelon a week this summer. I can’t get enough! It’s my all time favorite summer fruit. Naturally sweet, so juicy and refreshing. I buy the big ones at Costco so that it lasts a few days and we just gobble it up. So good!
About this watermelon margarita recipe:
My heart has been set on making a fresh watermelon margarita for days and days. I’m so glad I finally gave in to my craving because these are perfection! Super easy too. Fresh watermelon cubes blended with margarita mix (alcohol already added). Simple right?
Simple steps for serving your margarita:
Rim the glasses with a little lime juice and salt. Strain the margarita mixture, pour over ice and you’ve got yourself what might be your new favorite summer drink. Bring on the watermelon margaritas!
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Fresh Watermelon Margaritas
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh watermelon cubes, chilled
- 1 ½ cups margarita mix with alcohol added (I use Kirkland Signature from Costco*)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, optional or honey
- lime slices and sea salt
- ice
Instructions
- Rim 2 glasses with juice from lime and dip in sea salt. Set aside. In high-powered blender, add watermelon cubes, margarita mix and maple syrup.
- Blend on high 1-2 minutes, until smooth. Pour mixture through fine mesh sieve to remove watermelon pulp. Fill prepared glasses halfway with ice. Pour watermelon mixture over ice and serve.
- *If you can’t find margarita mix with alcohol added, simple use 1 cup margarita mix and ½ cup tequila
Notes
Love this watermelon margarita recipe? Try these recipes too:
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The flavors are similar to our watermelon margarita recipe, so you could even make a float!
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