Best 8 Frosty Watermelon Margaritas Recipes

WATERMELON MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Cut 1 lime into 12 wedges; reserve for garnishes. If desired, coat the rim of each glass with sugar: Cut remaining lime into wedges. Using these wedges, moisten the rims of 12 margarita or cocktail glasses. Sprinkle sugar on a plate; hold each glass upside down and dip rim into sugar. Discard remaining sugar., Place half the watermelon in a blender; cover and process until pureed (this should yield 3 cups). Add half each of the following: ice cubes, tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice. If desired, add sugar to taste. Cover and process until blended., Serve in prepared glasses. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Garnish with reserved lime wedges.

EASY WATERMELON MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
• Cook until the sugar has dissolved then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. The simple syrup can be kept in the fridge for up to a month in a sealed jar.
• Combine the cubed watermelon, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and simple syrup in a blender then blend until smooth.
• Dip the rims of serving glasses into lime juice and then into salt. Fill the glasses with ice then pour over the Margarita mix.
• Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

FRESH WATERMELON MARGARITA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• If desired, rim two double old-fashioned glasses : Mix the salt and chili powder in a shallow dish, wet the rim by wiping it with a lime wedge, then dip or roll it into the chili salt.
• In a cocktail shaker, muddle the watermelon cubes into a juicy pulp.
• Fill the shaker with ice and add the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
• Shake well .
• Use both a cocktail strainer and a mesh strainer to fine-strain the drink over fresh ice into the prepared glasses.
• Garnish with watermelon and lime wedges and a sprig of mint. Serve and enjoy.

WATERMELON MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Combine watermelon, ice, tequila, sugar, lime juice, vodka, and orange liqueur in a blender; blend well. Pour margaritas into glasses.

FROZEN WATERMELON MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Place watermelon in a food processor and process until smooth. Pour the pureed watermelon into 2 empty ice cube trays and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours. Place 8 martini glasses in the freezer to chill.
• Place 2 cups of the watermelon ice cubes and the remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses and repeat with the remaining ingredients. Garnish each glass with a watermelon wedge.

WATERMELON MARGARITA SLICES

Steps:

• Wash the outside of your watermelon and place it on a plate so that it doesn't roll - you may need to slice off some of the rind to make a flat spot.
• Trace the lids from the tequila and orange liquor bottles on either side of the melon. Then cut out with a sharp knife. Insert bottles into the watermelon and do not disturb for 48 hours.
• Remove liquor bottles. Cut watermelon into slices and drizzle with lime juice.

FROZEN WATERMELON MARGARITAS FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Place the seeded watermelon cubes in a sealable plastic bag and freeze for a minimum of 8 hours. You can do this days ahead if you are planning a party.
• Before starting to make the beverage itself, cut one of your limes into 8 wedges for garnish. Cut the second lime in quarters and use it to moisten the rim of of your serving glasses. Place the sugar in a shallow bowl or small (dessert) plate. One by one, wipe the rim of each glass with the quartered lime, then dip in the sugar until you have a nice rim.
• Place half of the frozen watermelon, along with half the limeade and tequilla in a blender.
• Blend until the beverage is mixed and there are no fruit bits but it is still frosty and slushy.
• Pour into prepared glass and serve with a lime wedge for garnish.
• Repeat with second half of ingredients.

EMERIL'S WATERMELON MARGARITAS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the lime zest, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature. (Can be made in advance; keep in a covered container in the refrigerator.)
• Chill a margarita glass in the freezer for 30 minutes. Place the coarse salt in a shallow dish or saucer. Wet the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and dip the glass into the salt, coating the top edge.
• In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 tablespoons of the cooled lime syrup with the watermelon puree, lime juice, tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, and ice. Shake until frothy and well chilled, at least 1 minute. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wedge.