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Watermelon Margaritas

drinks· Popular Recipes· Summertime Favorites
June 19, 2017

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Watermelon Margaritas – A refreshing margarita that is made with fresh watermelon juice, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and silver tequila. The perfect drink for summer parties and barbecues! 

Watermelon Margarita with a watermelon slice on the rim

Man, when it comes to warm weather, I cannot spend a weekend without a refreshing drink in my hand. Whether it’s these mimosas or this sangria or even just a beer, I need to have something cold and boozy to sip on by the pool. This care-free feeling is what’s keeping me from jumping on the baby train. Let me hold on to it for just a few more years!!

Today’s recipe is yet another refreshing, juicy, cocktail that SCREAMS summertime that I can sip on while I enjoy my baby-less moments of peace (for now, anyway). Say hello to these Watermelon Margaritas!

Glasses of Watermelon Margaritas Top view of Watermelon Margaritas Slice of watermelon

This margarita, like many of my recent recipes, was inspired by a drink that I tried at a local restaurant here in Atlanta. I am margarita fanatic so you can best-believe that I have had any and every flavor under the sun.

But this watermelon version was entirely new to me! I had never seen it before so I had to try it. And it did not disappoint! Super refreshing and the perfect accompaniment to summer.

To make this boozy treat at home, all you have to do is blend fresh watermelon, strain it, and add in the typical margarita fare: agave syrup, triple sec, lime juice, and tequila.

Watermelon cut into pieces Pouring the Watermelon Margarita into glasses Glasses of Watermelon Margarita

When I first ventured out to make these, I was worried that I’d need a juicer to make fresh watermelon juice. Nope! Watermelon is so juicy that you can easily juice it in your blender or food processor. But you do have to remove the pulp by straining through a mesh strainer.

Here are a few others tips to help you when making these amazing margs:

  1. This recipe is for a small pitcher of margaritas served over ice (about 4 servings). If you want to make more, just double the recipe. Or if you just want to make one, divide the recipe by 4. But I can assure you, you won’t be able to have just one.
  2. If you want to impress your guests with presentation, you can serve your margs in this keg. Isn’t this the coolest thing you’ve ever seen?! You’ll need to make a double batch to fill up this keg.
  3. To help incorporate the agave, mix it directly into the lime juice and stir, before adding to the margarita mixture. The acid in the lime juice will break down the sticky syrup.
  4. The watermelon juice can be made ahead of time (no more than a couple days before), but it may separate a little after a day or so. Just give it a shake to combine it all together.

Alright guys…how excited are you to try these amazing watermelon margaritas?! I am pretty excited for you. It’s going to be a HIT this summer. Let me know how they turn out by commenting below. Enjoy!!

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Watermelon Margarita

A refreshing margarita that is made with fresh watermelon juice, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and silver tequila. The perfect drink for summer parties and barbecues!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Servings: 4 drinks

Ingredients

  • 4 cups watermelon diced, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes plus extra for garnish
  • 8 ounces tequila silver
  • 4 ounces triple sec
  • 4 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons agave syrup

Instructions

  • Blend watermelon in blender until smooth. Filter through mesh sieve to remove excess pulp. Taste juice and add a pinch of salt. Taste again and add more, if needed. I used 1/4 teaspoon in mine to really bring out the flavor of the juice.
  • Add 12 ounces of watermelon juice to small pitcher with tequila and triple sec. Mix lime juice and agave syrup together until syrup is dissolved. Add to watermelon mixture. Stir to combine together.
  • If you'd like to add salt to the rim, place a little lime juice or water in a plate. Place some flaky salt on another plate. Dip the rim of each glass in lime juice/water and then into the salt.
  • Add ice to each glass. Fill each glass with margarita mix. Add a mini slice of watermelon for garnish.

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    So good! I just made these and am loving them. I’m on my 2nd one lol.

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    • Sharon says

      February 2, 2020 at 4:36 am

      Haha love that! Thanks for the feedback!

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  30. Kisha says

    July 13, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    Sooo good! I just made these and am loving them. I’m on my 2nd one lol!

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    • Sharon says

      July 13, 2017 at 9:33 pm

      Haha yes! You can’t have just one! So glad you loved them!

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  31. Amy B. says

    July 3, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    I have frozen watermelon juice – do you think I could use that to make frozen watermelon maragaritas?

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    • Sharon says

      July 4, 2017 at 8:29 am

      Oh for sure! Just blend all the ingredients in a blender and that’s it!

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  32. Molly | Miss Molly Moon says

    June 21, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    GIRL. These look absolutely amazing–I’m not a big margarita drinker any more…but I would get down on a watermelon margarita!

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    • Sharon says

      June 21, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      Haha thank you!!

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  33. Suzanne says

    June 21, 2017 at 7:32 am

    These look so delish and refreshing!! Yum.

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  34. Nicole Parise says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:24 am

    These look so good! My mom would go crazy for one 😛 I’ll have to send it along!

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  35. Maryanne | the little epicurean says

    June 20, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    This is the perfect drink for the first day of summer!

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  36. Caitlin says

    June 20, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    I will definitely be making these for the 4th!

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  37. Joanie @ One Dish Kitchen says

    June 20, 2017 at 11:13 am

    I love this! I’ve never tasted a watermelon margarita but imagine it must taste amazing! Definitely adding this one to our summer cocktail list!

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  38. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Oh, my! This looks absolutely amazing and cannot wait to try it! We have so many great margarita options here in the SW, and this one needs to be added to my list!

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  39. Latasha Peterson says

    June 20, 2017 at 9:38 am

    Yummy! I absolutely love watermelon and these drinks look amazingggg!

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  40. Elise Cohen Ho says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:02 am

    I love that you ditched the processed sugar.

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  41. Bailey says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    I always get these when I’m out to eat but had never thought of making them at home.

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  42. Ashley says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:16 pm

    Oh my goodness! YUM. This is the perfect summer drink! I can’t wait to make these!!

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  43. Gunjan says

    June 19, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    Super refreshing and perfect for summer.

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  44. Kim says

    June 19, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    OMG…looks so yummy and refreshing…perfect for summer

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 7:52 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  45. Kristen Kavan says

    June 19, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    this looks so good and so refreshing! Perfect for our 95 degree weather we’re supposed to get this week!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      Gahhh! I think we’re getting that weather too! So I guess I’m making margs too!

      Reply
  46. Lydia says

    June 19, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    OMG…my mouth was watering reading this. I will absolutely have to try =)

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    Reply
  47. Lindsey says

    June 19, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    Oh my gosh, I need one of these..like now!!

    Reply
  48. Victoria with One Sharp Mama says

    June 19, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    This looks so delicious! I just got a watermelon at the grocery store too. Looks like I may be giving this a try soon 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      Yessssss!

      Reply
  49. Ania says

    June 19, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    This recipe sounds incredible. I must give it a go!

    Reply
  50. Vicki @ Babies to Bookworms says

    June 19, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    Yum! I love watermelon and this looks perfect for the hot summer months!

    Reply
  51. Susannah says

    June 19, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    Oh dear goodness, YUM YUM and YUM!

    Reply
  52. Ashley says

    June 19, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    Oh my goodness this sounds like a summer explosion in my mouth! I’m definitely trying!

    Reply
  53. Jenna Urben says

    June 19, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    This sounds so delicious and refreshing! I can’t wait to try this summer. In the past, I’ve made something similar but this recipe definitely elevated the watermelon margarita!

    Reply
  54. Corinne & Kirsty says

    June 19, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    You got me at margaritas! It look so good and refreshing! I love watermelons! and your photography is amazing! xx corinne

    Reply
  55. jackie says

    June 19, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    wow these look amazing! great pictures and great post. very inspiring and perfect for summer! thank you

    Reply
  56. Theresa Bailey says

    June 19, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    What a nice refreshing drink for summer!

    Reply
  57. Corey | The Nostalgia Diaries says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:56 am

    Ah, it’s summer in a glass!! These look so delicious and refreshing 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      Aw thanks so much!

      Reply
  58. Gabriela Cerdas says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:39 am

    Yum!! I´ll save this recipe for my next BBQ

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      Yesssss!

      Reply
  59. jessica devlin says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:32 am

    i’m not a big drinker but this sounds so refreshing and looks gorgeous! love it

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  60. Charlene says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:30 am

    YUM these look amazing!
    I must try to make these!

    xx
    Charlene

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  61. Summer @ Coffee With Summer says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:23 am

    Oh gosh, this looks so heavenly! I need to make this like right now, haha. This is day-drinking worthy!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks soo much!

      Reply
  62. Jolina says

    June 19, 2017 at 10:55 am

    Oh man these drinks are calling my name! They look so refreshing. We’re expecting a ridiculously warm and humid weather this week…these margaritas will be perfect.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      Ugh us too! My hair was a MESS this morning because of the humidity. I think I may need to make some, myself 🙂

      Reply
  63. shell says

    June 19, 2017 at 10:36 am

    OH MY! This look incredible! Definitely pinning for later!
    xo, Shell

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  64. Audrey says

    June 19, 2017 at 10:08 am

    This is perfection. 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  65. Shannon Morscheck says

    June 19, 2017 at 9:58 am

    It’s only 7 am here and I am already wanting one of these! YUM!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      Haha there’s no shame in that!

      Reply
  66. Tanvi Rastogi says

    June 19, 2017 at 9:41 am

    These look so refreshing and tempting. Perfect for a hot summer day.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      So true!

      Reply
  67. Kelly says

    June 19, 2017 at 7:47 am

    These look so delicious and refreshing!!! Definitely need to make these for our next BBQ!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  68. Kim says

    June 19, 2017 at 7:18 am

    Yes! These look delicious and super refreshing, I’m so happy it’s wateemelon season!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      Yay me too!

      Reply
  69. Harmony, Momma To Go says

    June 19, 2017 at 7:15 am

    I pinned this for summer! Love watermelon, love margaritas! I love making my onw margaritas so there isnt a ton of sugar or junk in them!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      June 19, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      Yes! Such a good point. I hate that margarita mixes have all those added sugars and preservatives. Making the mix from scratch is a much better way to go!

      Reply
      • Terry White says

        May 4, 2021 at 9:08 am

        Looks delicious … It’s worth a try!

        Reply

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The key to making this milkshake so thick? I only use ½ cup of milk! The juice from the fresh strawberries helps liquefy the ice cream, so you don't need much liquid at all!
Pro tip: Make sure you're using the BEST vanilla ice cream you can find! Since this recipe is so simple, the quality of the ingredients really makes all the difference!

Perfect for summer treats, date nights, hot days, or anytime you want a decadent, fruity dessert in a glass! 🥤

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Watermelon Basil Lemonade – homemade lemonade sw Watermelon Basil Lemonade – homemade lemonade sweetened with basil sugar and fresh watermelon juice for a complex, refreshing summer drink!

I love making my lemonade from scratch, you guys! It gives me the freedom to experiment with unique flavors like this watermelon basil combo! I've used watermelon in drinks before (hello, Watermelon Sangria and Watermelon Margaritas!), so I knew it would be PERFECT with lemonade!

Watermelon is such a major symbol of summer, so pairing it with fresh basil takes it to another level! The basil adds an herbaceous, complex flavor that regular lemonade could never achieve! 

This is one of those drinks that looks impressive but is incredibly simple to make – just 10 minutes of prep time and you've got something that tastes like it came straight from a summer garden!

Pro tip: Don't skip the salt! With a drink as sweet and sour as this lemonade, a little salt balances it all out and prevents it from being overly cloying!
Perfect for summer BBQs, entertaining guests, hot days, or anytime you want a refreshingly unique drink! 

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Fluffernutter Sandwich Three Ways – marshmallow Fluffernutter Sandwich Three Ways – marshmallow creme and peanut butter come together to make the ultimate sweet sandwich using three unique peanut butter flavors: Mighty Maple, Cinnamon Raisin Swirl, and Dark Chocolate Dreams! 

Peanut butter is probably my favorite dessert flavor, you guys! I mean, I have posted THREE different peanut butter cookie recipes in the past year, and that's not even including my PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches! If this is what addiction looks like, please don't make me control it! 😍

It's my go-to dessert when I have the biggest sweet tooth but no cake or ice cream or candy around! I almost always have the ingredients on hand for a fluffernutter, so I never have to suffer "sweet pains" for too long!

Instead of making a plain fluffernutter, I decided to test three unique peanut butter flavors from Peanut Butter & Co! And I was shocked by the results! Dark Chocolate Dreams (my first love!) trumped the Cinnamon Raisin Swirl! There's something about how the Dark Chocolate Dreams melts into the marshmallow creme that makes me melt after each bite!

Pro tip: Cook on medium-low temp so the peanut butter has time to melt before the bread gets toasty! The melty peanut butter is the BEST part!

Perfect for when you need a quick dessert fix, a sweet treat, or anytime your sweet tooth takes over! 

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Schnitzel Sub Sandwich – crispy fried chicken te Schnitzel Sub Sandwich – crispy fried chicken tenders topped with fresh baby arugula, a squeeze of lemon juice, and shaved Parmesan cheese in a soft hoagie bun! 

I tried this sandwich at a restaurant and fell so deeply in love that I HAD to recreate it at home, you guys! It was so SIMPLE yet so INCREDIBLE! 😍

The best part? It tastes fresh and light despite being a fried piece of chicken! The secret is all in the fresh toppings – the baby arugula, bright lemon juice, and shaved Parmesan cut through the richness of the fried chicken perfectly!

The biggest step is pounding and frying the chicken tenders, but don't worry – I use a shallow pool of oil instead of deep frying, which makes it SO much simpler at home! Just flatten the chicken evenly so it cooks through and gets super crispy!

Pro tip: Make sure to use the lemon! Fried food can taste rich and heavy, and the lemon juice is exactly what the chicken needs to lighten it up and add freshness!
Perfect for lunch, dinner, weeknight meals, or anytime you want a gourmet sandwich at home! 🥪

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