ALL DRINKS / WATERMELON MARGARITA
TEQUILA
WATERMELON MARGARITA
Tequila · Fresh Watermelon · Lime · Tajin
Tequila
ALCOHOL
1-2 Minutes
PREP TIME
Easy
DIFFICULTY
Nothing says summer like fresh watermelon and tequila. Muddled fresh fruit, tajin-salt rim, lime, and silver tequila — bright, hydrating, and one of the most Instagrammable drinks on the menu.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 2 oz fresh watermelon juice (or muddled watermelon)
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz agave nectar
- 0.5 oz triple sec (optional)
- Tajin salt for the rim
- Watermelon wedge and mint for garnish
- Ice
HOW WE MAKE IT
Rim a rocks glass with lime and Tajin salt.
Muddle fresh watermelon in a shaker (or use fresh-pressed juice).
Add tequila, lime juice, agave, and triple sec with ice.
Shake hard for 10 seconds.
Double-strain over fresh ice into the prepared glass.
Garnish with a watermelon wedge and mint.
Taste
FLAVOR PROFILE
When To Serve
PERFECT FOR
Summer weddings, pool parties, backyard events, and any warm-weather celebration where you want something refreshing and colorful.
Customize
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Frozen watermelon margarita, spicy (add jalapeño), or watermelon-basil (muddle basil with the watermelon for a herbal note).
Bartender's Secret
Pro tip: Freeze watermelon chunks beforehand and blend with the drink for a natural slushie — no ice needed, and the watermelon flavor stays pure.
Let's Make It Happen
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