Watermelon Margarita Recipe

Watermelon Margarita recipe — The summer overachiever who makes everything about seasonal freshness and Instagram stories. Made with tequila. Originally from United States.

I'm that friend who shows up to every summer gathering with homemade watermelon juice and a ring light. Sure, I'm a little extra with my fresh fruit obsession, but you secretly love how I make ordinary Tuesday feel like a poolside vacation. I pair perfectly with white jeans and main character energy.

Watermelons are 91% water, making this technically one of the most hydrating cocktails you can drink. Ancient Egyptians placed watermelons in burial tombs as sustenance for the afterlife, though they probably weren't making margaritas with them.

This modern twist emerged in the 2000s when craft cocktail culture met the farm-to-table movement. Creative bartenders started muddling seasonal fruits into classic margaritas, with watermelon becoming the Instagram darling of the bunch.

Ingredients

• 2 oz blanco tequila
• 1 oz triple sec
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 3 oz fresh watermelon juice (strained)
• 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)
• 1 pinch salt (for rim)
• 1 cup crushed ice

Instructions

1. Rim rocks glass with lime and salt
2. Add all ingredients to shaker with ice
3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds
4. Double strain over crushed ice
5. Garnish with watermelon wedge and lime wheel

Category: cocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: tequila | ABV: 12.0-16.0%

Origin: United States