Easy Watermelon Margarita Recipe

This cocktail is a fruity take on the classic Margarita that involves adding fresh watermelon to the traditional tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave nectar combination that usually comprises this Mexican cocktail. The refreshing watermelon flavor complements the tangy, sweet lime juice and agave nectar. Blending the ingredients with ice creates the perfect cocktail (or mocktail) for outdoor gatherings and summertime celebrations.

Follow these simple tips for making an amazing batch of Watermelon Margaritas, which may become one of your staple cocktail recipes.

1. 1. Change up the tequila. Blanco tequila is the most popular choice for making Margaritas, but you can experiment with bolder aged tequilas (like reposado or añejo tequila) to create unique variations in flavor. Alternatively, add smoky notes by swapping the tequila for mezcal in this summer cocktail.
2. 2. Mix and match fruits. Add complementary fruit like pineapple or blackberry to your ingredients shopping list. Blend them into your Watermelon Margarita mixture for a flavorful twist.
3. 3. Experiment with additions. Incorporate additional fruit juice (like lemon or pineapple juice) and fruit purée into this cocktail for texture and taste variation. Add jalapeño slices or chili powder for some heat. Incorporate herbs, like fresh mint or basil, for freshness. Switch up the salt rim and garnish your Margarita glasses with chili salt.
4. 4. Make it on the rocks. Make your fruity Margarita on the rocks if you don’t have a blender. Add fresh watermelon juice poured through a fine-mesh strainer to the other Margarita ingredients in a cocktail shaker, and strain over ice in a salt-rimmed Margarita or Rocks glass.
5. 5. Make a mocktail. Omit the alcohol altogether for a refreshing mocktail that the whole family can enjoy. Replace the tequila with watermelon juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, or coconut water.