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Watermelon Margarita

This cocktail combines fresh watermelon blended into a smooth mixture, creating a refreshing beverage with a slightly grainy texture from the seeds. The drink is served chilled with a vibrant pink color and hints of natural sweetness, resembling bites of ripe watermelon in a glass. No syrups or added sugars are used, highlighting the fruit's pure flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cocktail
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh watermelon cubes seeded or de-seeded
  • 3 oz tequila preferably blanco
  • 1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 oz orange liqueur optional, such as Triple Sec
  • to taste salt for rimming glasses

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cocktail glasses

Method
 

  1. Prepare the watermelon by cutting it into small cubes and measuring two cups of the pieces.
    2 cups fresh watermelon cubes
  2. Add the watermelon cubes to a blender along with lime juice and orange liqueur if using. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and slightly frothy, about 30 seconds.
    2 cups fresh watermelon cubes, 1 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz orange liqueur
  3. Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher, pressing gently to extract the liquid while leaving seeds behind, resulting in a smooth, slightly grainy pulp.
    2 cups fresh watermelon cubes
  4. Pour the strained watermelon liquid into a shaker filled with ice. Add tequila and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
    3 oz tequila
  5. Prepare cocktail glasses by rimming the edges with salt. Strain the margarita into the glasses and garnish with a small watermelon wedge or lime slice if desired. Serve immediately, chilled.