Looking for a way to cool off during those hot summer days? Add this delicious summer cocktail to your next pool party or cook-out menu. You will love the flavors of this Skinny Frozen Watermelon Margarita recipe and the best part is it's only 4 ingredients!

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A margarita glass with a frozen watermelon margarita decorated with watermelon slices, limes and a salt rim

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Why You'll Love This Skinny Frozen Watermelon Margarita!

I love making a fruity margarita using the fresh fruit that is in season. There are so many fun flavors to choose from but this watermelon margarita recipe is a favorite! It’s refreshing on a hot day when all you want to do is sit by the pool sipping summer cocktails, especially in the Florida heat! With just a few ingredients you can enjoy this simple recipe in minutes!

Equipment Needed

blender- I love my Vitamix but any high powered blender will do the job.

Key Ingredients

Watermelon-seedless watermelon is the best choice.

Tequila- blanco or silver tequilas are my favorite for margaritas, but you can use your favorite.

Lime juice-cuts the sweetness of the watermelon and gives a good tangy flavor to go with the tequila.

Honey- adds a floral note with out being overly sweet. Honey is optional, especially if the watermelon is very sweet.

Margarita Salt- A great way to balance the sweetness of the drink is with a salted rim.

the ingredients for a watermelon margarita are tequila, watermelon chunks, honey, margarita salt and limes

Step-By-Step Instructions

You will need to plan ahead and cube the watermelon the night before you plan to make the margaritas so they watermelon can freeze.

Add the frozen watermelon to the base of a blender. Add the tequila, lime juice and honey. Pulse to break the watermelon up and blend until fairly smooth.

Step-By-Step Instructions

You will need to plan ahead and cube the watermelon the night before you plan to make the margaritas so they watermelon can freeze.

Add the frozen watermelon to the base of a blender. Add the tequila, lime juice and honey. Pulse to break the watermelon up and blend until fairly smooth.

Before you pour your cocktail, make sure to rim the edge of your glass with margarita salt.

The best way to do this is to run a lime around the edge of the glass to moisten the rim so the salt will stick.

Pour a couple of tablespoons of salt onto a plate and run the edge of the glass around in the salt.

using a lime to wet the rim of the margarita glass and then running the rim in salt

Expert Tips

Remember to freeze the watermelon in advance of serving.
Use a high quality tequila for the best flavor for the watermelon margaritas.
Make sure to cut the watermelon into small chunks so it is easy for the blender to pulse.
Salt the rim before pouring the drinks!

Serving Suggestions

These watermelon margaritas are perfect for a hot summer day. Make a pitcher of these for a summer pool party, backyard BBQ and summer holidays like Memorial Day and 4th of July! Choose a tall classic margarita glass or go more casual with a short glass if you prefer!

showing the drink in a shorter cocktail glass

Substitutions And Additions

Honey- you can use agave in place of honey. Agave has a more neutral flavor and is a great choice if following a vegan diet.

Margarita Salt- I love the salty contrast of flavor of a salt rim with the sweetness of the margarita but you can add a sugar rim with white or brown sugar. A spicy rim is easy to make as well with Tajín, which is a blend of chili pepper, salt and lime for a little kick of flavor!

How to pick a watermelon

Because fresh watermelon is the star of the show in this recipe, we want to make a good selection and find the best watermelons. It is a little difficult to tell before you slice the melon but here are a few things to look for when selecting a sweet watermelon. Look for a regular shaped melon. Anything irregular means that it may have not had a good consistent amount of water while growing. The watermelon should also feel heavy when you pick it up. The third indicator that you have a ripe watermelon is the yellow spot on the bottom. The larger the spot the longer it was on the vine ripening naturally in the sun.

You can buy cubed watermelon that is pre-cut in the grocery store if you are short on time or do not want to tackle cutting a whole melon. Seeing the bright red color and that it truly is seedless is worth the convenience.

Another important part to making this drink is to buy a seedless watermelon. Because we are freezing the watermelon chunks, seeds will not work.

What is the best tequila for margaritas?

There are many different types of tequila to choose from, however the best is a silver or blanco tequila. It is made from the blue agave plant so look on the label for 100% agave, if you are unsure of what to buy. Of course you can always choose from your personal preferences or your favorite tequila.

How do you make a watermelon margarita from scratch?

To make a skinny frozen watermelon margarita, you will need to freeze the watermelon. If you opted for the watermelon cubes, then place the melon in a plastic bag and stick in your freezer. If you bought a whole melon then you will need a sharp knife and a cutting board to slice the watermelon. If you have never tried to cut a whole melon check out this step-by-step tutorial on how to cut a watermelon.

Once the watermelon is frozen you can make your margaritas. I love this easy watermelon margarita recipe because it only requires 4 ingredients! Your food processor or blender will do the hard work for you. Place frozen watermelon cubes, tequila, fresh lime juice and honey in your blender. Pulse several times to break up the watermelon and then turn the blender on and blend till smooth. I found that if I let the watermelon start to defrost slightly, it was easier for my blender. Also you can add a little drizzle of extra lime juice if you think it needs more liquid for blending. Once the watermelon is blended smooth, it's time to get the margarita glasses ready. Don't pour your drink just yet!

How to salt the rim of your margarita

The important part of this is that you have to salt your glass before you pour the drink. Sure that seems easy but I've been known to forget before. So the best way to do this is to take a lime wedge and run that around the rim of your glass. Then pour course salt, or margarita salt, onto a small saucer and twist the rim of the glass in the salt. Now that you have a salted rim you're ready to pour your refreshing cocktail!

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