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Watermelon Margarita

Name: Watermelon Margarita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups cubed fresh watermelon, seedless; 4 oz silver tequila; 2 oz fresh lime juice; 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau; 1 tbsp agave nectar or simple syrup; Coarse sea salt for rim; 1 lime, cut into wedges; Ice cubes; Fresh mint sprigs for garnish; Watermelon wedges for garnish

Bright, refreshing, and naturally sweet, this watermelon margarita balances juicy fruit with tequila's bold edge and a signature salt rim. Fresh lime juice and triple sec add complexity to every sip, while blended watermelon keeps it light and summery. Perfect for poolside gatherings, hot afternoons, or any celebration that calls for a crowd-pleasing cocktail.

Prep

10 minutes

Total

10 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Place watermelon cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp, yielding about 1 cup of juice.
2
Rim glasses by running a lime wedge around the edge, then dipping in coarse salt on a small plate.
3
Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and agave nectar.
4
Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
5
Fill prepared glasses with fresh ice and strain margarita mixture over ice.
6
Garnish with lime wedges, watermelon wedges, and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

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