Watermelon margaritas are made fresh with puréed watermelon in just five minutes – you can ditch that bottled mix! Get the skinny on this amazing watermelon margarita that comes in at less than 112 calories!
Oh, I love a fruity cocktail so. There’s just something about those delicious sips that is so refreshing and just pure celebratory joy, whether it’s a Cinco party or any summertime gathering of friends. Honestly, I didn’t even realize how incredible a fresh watermelon margarita could be after years of drinking pre-mixed margaritas at restaurants!
I was getting ready to make a batch of skinny margaritas for the weekend, and realized I needed to share one of my favorite variations with you. A fresh watermelon margarita is a taste of summer. It is perfectly presentable with a little watermelon wedge to garnish the glass. Puréed fruit is sweet enough to limit the amount of agave nectar. It’s so much more amazing than the super sweet pre-mixed margaritas.
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Ingredients
- Watermelon Juice (or watermelon purée)
- Lime Juice
- Orange Juice
- Agave Nectar
- Tequila
Tips
- Use Crushed Ice – So simple, but really makes a difference. It waters the margarita down taking out a hint of sour. In the name of research, we tasted a margarita made with cubed ice next to a margarita with crushed ice. The difference is astounding.
- Fresh Lime Juice – Purchasing lime juice will do, too. I have a juicer attachment for my mixer that makes fresh juice a breeze, but I also frequently use bottled lime juice. Either way it’s significantly better than a mix.
- Great Tequila – I love using Patron Silver, Camerena Reposado, Camerena Silver, Casamigos, or Altos. The tequila you choose can enhance or detract from your margarita.
- Agave – Agave naturally sweetens these watermelon margaritas, without all the calories! If you prefer, you can use simple syrup.
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Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 ounce tequila
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- 3 tablespoons watermelon purée
- ice
Instructions
- Add tequila, lime juice, orange juice, agave and puree to a glass, cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid. Shake or stir vigorously until well comebined.
- Strain over ice, garnish with a lime or watermelon wedge and serve.
Julie’s Tips
Tips and Substitutions
Use Crushed Ice
Using crushed ice is so simple, but really makes a difference. It waters the margarita down taking out a hint of sour. In the name of research, we tasted a margarita made with cubed ice next to a margarita with crushed ice. The difference is astounding. Sometimes, it’s the little things. However, at home, we often make them with cubed ice out of ease. Either way, you’ll love these margaritas!Fresh Lime Juice
Purchasing lime juice will do, too. I have a juicer attachment for my mixer that makes fresh juice a breeze, but I also frequently use bottled lime juice. Either way it’s significantly better than a mix.Agave
Agave naturally sweetens watermelon margaritas, without all the calories! If you prefer, you can use simple syrup.Great Tequila
Any will “do”, but the better the tequila, the better the flavor. I love using Patron Silver, Camerena Reposado, Camerena Silver, Casamigos, or Altos. The tequila you choose can enhance or detract from the flavor.Make it Frozen
After puréeing the watermelon, add tequila, agave nectar and blend with ice. It makes an amazing Frozen Watermelon Margarita that’s perfect for poolside get togethers, barbecues, boating and more. Either way, it’s low calories and tastes fabulous!How to Rim a Margarita Glass
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass.
- Dip rims in thick flakes of kosher salt, margarita salt or sweeten it up with sugar.
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
What a cool and refreshing drink just in time for Cinco de Mayo! Sounds amazing!
I found this watermelon margarita recipe after having one on vacation and falling in love with them. Yours is even better and I couldn’t believe how easy they are to make.
These are so good! I like that they’re sweet, but not too sweet.
These were incredible! I am going to try them frozen next time.
Love this! Few things are as good-looking as this margarita! xx