This Spicy Watermelon Margarita recipe is a refreshing summer cocktail that perfectly balances sweet watermelon with a hint of spice. It’s ideal for impressing guests at gatherings.
Author:Sofia Hartwell
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:1 serving
Category:Cocktail
Method:Blended
Cuisine:Mexican-inspired
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 ounces tequila
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
1/2 ounce agave nectar (or to taste)
1/4 cup ice cubes
Optional: Chili salt or Tajín for rimming the glass
Optional: Jalapeño slices for garnish
Instructions
If desired, rim your margarita glasses with chili salt or Tajín.
In a blender, combine the cubed watermelon, tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave nectar.
Add the ice cubes to the blender.
Blend until smooth and well combined.
Pour the margarita into the prepared glasses.
Garnish with jalapeño slices, if using.
Notes
Adjust the agave nectar to your preferred sweetness.
For extra spice, add a small slice of jalapeño to the blender with the watermelon.
If you don’t have a blender, you can muddle the watermelon in a shaker and then add the other ingredients and ice, shaking well.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 cocktail
Calories:Approx. 250-300 (varies based on ingredients)