Watermelon Margarita Cocktail Recipe
If summer tasted like summer, it would taste like this watermelon margarita: fresh, juicy and natural. This vibrant take on the classic margarita combines tequila with sun-sweet watermelon and lime for a drink that tastes like sunshine in a glass, bringing out the fruity flavors without overshadowing tequila's natural character. Unlike the Tequila Mockingbird - which also uses watermelon, but often adds yellow jalapeño or other botanicals to give the mix a spicy flavor and playful complexity - the Watermelon Margarita keeps it fresh, sweet and simple, letting the watermelon be the star, along with tequila, lime and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for warm evenings, backyard barbecues or light summer drinks.
What you’ll need
Ingredients
- Don Julio Blanco Tequila1.5oz
- Triple sec0.75oz
- Lime juice0.75oz
- Watermelon1
- Mint sprig1
- Ice
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Jigger
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Muddler
Method
Step 1
Place 2-3 watermelon chunks without the rind into a cocktail shaker and press down gently with a muddler to release the juices.
Step 2
Fill the shaker with ice and add the tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Shake vigorously until the surface of the shaker is cold.
Step 3
Strain the cocktail into a highball glass filled with ice and garnish with a slice of watermelon and a mint sprig.
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