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Watermelon Margarita

This cocktail combines fresh watermelon juice with tequila and lime, blended until smooth to create a vibrant, pink-hued drink. The final beverage has a slightly icy texture with a fruity, refreshing flavor profile and a floating slice of watermelon or lime for garnish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh watermelon chunks seedless or de-seeded for smoother texture
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup tequila preferably blanco
  • 2 tsp simple syrup optional, for added sweetness
  • 1 cup ice cubes for chilling and texture
  • Garnish watermelon or lime slices for serving

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Juicer or strainer

Method
 

  1. Place the watermelon chunks into a blender and blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds, until a vibrant red liquid forms.
  2. Pour the blended watermelon through a fine strainer or juicer into a large mixing bowl to remove pulp and seeds, resulting in a clear, bright pink juice.
  3. Add the lime juice, tequila, and simple syrup (if using) to the watermelon juice. Stir well with a spoon to combine.
  4. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the watermelon mixture over the ice until the glasses are nearly full.
  5. Garnish each glass with a slice of watermelon or lime. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer, observing the icy, pink appearance of the cocktail.