Best 3 Spicy Watermelon Margarita Recipes

Welcome to the world of flavors! Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines the sweet and refreshing taste of watermelon with the spicy kick of traditional Mexican margarita? In this article, we present to you the ultimate guide to creating the perfect spicy watermelon margarita. Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or a novice bartender, we'll take you through the necessary ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and tips to craft this tantalizing cocktail that will leave your taste buds dancing. Get ready to impress your friends and family with a drink that perfectly blends the essence of summer and the vibrancy of Mexican culture. Let's dive into the world of spicy watermelon margaritas!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY STRAWBERRY MARGARITA

Spicy Strawberry Margarita image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories beverage

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 ounces simple syrup, plus more for the glasses
Coarse salt
4 cups ice
2 cups hulled and halved fresh strawberries, plus 2 strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced for garnish, optional
2 cups cubed fresh watermelon
4 ounces silver tequila
2 ounces fresh lime juice
2 ounces triple sec
1/2 Fresno chile, diced, seeded or unseeded depending on the spice level you want

Steps:

Dip half of the rim of 4 margarita glasses in the simple syrup, then dip in the coarse salt. Set aside.
In a blender, combine the ice, halved strawberries, watermelon, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, simple syrup and Fresno chile. Blend until frothy. Pour into your prepared margarita glasses, garnish each with a thinly sliced strawberry if desired and enjoy immediately!

WATERMELON MARGARITA

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Mixing cocktails may seem intimidating, but it's actually quite intuitive once you understand how to balance the alcohol, sweetness and acidity. In "3-Ingredient Cocktails" (Ten Speed Press, 2017), Robert Simonson presents the formula for a perfect margarita: 1½ ounces tequila, 1 ounce Cointreau and 3/4 ounce lime juice, shaken and served. Even easier to memorize, this version uses 6 ounces fresh watermelon juice - a sweet but subtle nod to summer - and 2 ounces each tequila, Cointreau and lime juice. Be sure to taste and add more watermelon juice if your margarita is too boozy, and extra lime juice or even a pinch of salt if it's too sweet.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories cocktails

Time 5m

Yield 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon Tajín or 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne (optional)
Ice, as needed
6 ounces fresh watermelon juice (from about 1 1/2 cups chopped seedless watermelon, blended and strained)
2 ounces tequila, preferably blanco
2 ounces Cointreau (optional)
2 ounces fresh lime juice (from 1 to 2 large limes), rinds reserved
2 to 3 thinly sliced jalapeño rounds (optional)

Steps:

Prepare the salted rim, if using: In a small shallow bowl or plate, combine the sea salt and Tajín. Set aside.
In a shaker filled with ice, combine the watermelon juice, tequila, Cointreau (if using), lime juice and jalapeño (if using). Shake to combine. (Note: The watermelon flavor shines brighter without the Cointreau, but the liqueur takes the drink into more traditional margarita territory. If you'd like to compare, first try the mixture without, the liqueur, then add 1 ounce of it per serving.)
Using one of the squeezed lime halves, run it along the rim of two rocks glasses, then dip the rims into the salt mixture. Fill the glasses with ice, then strain the margaritas into the glasses and enjoy immediately.

REFRESHING WATERMELON MARGARITA

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A very refreshing drink for a hot summer night.

Provided by AquaKat

Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Tequila Drinks Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

½ watermelon, cubed
¾ cup tequila
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

Place watermelon in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and pulp.
Pour watermelon juice into ice cube tray; place in freezer until frozen, about 3 hours.
Place 4 cups of frozen watermelon cubes, tequila, lime juice, and sugar into a blender; pulse until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 46.6 g

Tips:

Choose a ripe, juicy watermelon for the best flavor.
Use a good quality tequila for a smooth, flavorful margarita.
If you don't have watermelon juice, you can use store-bought watermelon juice or blend watermelon until smooth.
Add more or less Tajín to taste, depending on how spicy you like your margarita.
Garnish your margarita with a lime wedge and a sprinkle of Tajín for a festive touch.

Conclusion:

The Spicy Watermelon Margarita is a refreshing, flavorful cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. With its blend of sweet watermelon, tangy lime, and a hint of spice, this margarita is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and unique cocktail, give the Spicy Watermelon Margarita a try. You won't be disappointed!