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Watermelon Margarita on the Rocks

Published: Apr 12, 2023 · Modified: May 20, 2025 by staysnatched · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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I know what it’s like to juggle a full plate and still want something delicious to wind down with. That’s why I love this watermelon margarita—it’s simple, refreshing, and packed with real flavor, not artificial syrups or overly sweet mixes. Just a few ingredients and you’ve got a cocktail that tastes like summer in a glass.

watermelon margaritas on the rocks in a glass with Tajin lined rim and fresh watermelon

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Table of Contents

  • Key Ingredients
  • How to Select the Watermelon
  • How to Make a Watermelon Margarita on the Rocks
  • How to Line the Rim of the Glass
  • Additional Flavors and Substitutions
  • How Long they Will Last
  • How to Make a Classic Margarita with No Fruit
  • Margarita Taste
  • More Cocktail Recipes
  • More Watermelon Recipes
  • Watermelon Margarita on the Rocks
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    • Equipment
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
    • Instructions 
    • Notes
    • Nutrition
    • Nutrition Data

Key Ingredients

  • Watermelon: I wouldn't spend a lot of time removing the seeds. Once you strain the watermelon, your stainer should catch the seeds.
  • Fresh Lime Juice
  • Sugar or Sweetener
  • Tequila
  • Water

How to Select the Watermelon

You can grab a whole one or pre-cut. Pre-cut has already been sliced or cut into smaller pieces, typically sold in plastic containers in grocery stores. The pre-cut is often seedless, making it a lot more convenient. I almost always grab this. I love that it's seedless.

Pre-cut is usually more expensive than buying a whole watermelon. Keep in mind that pre-cut fruit can lose its texture and flavor more quickly due to exposure to air. If you grab this be sure to use it quickly after purchasing.

If you're going to grab a whole watermelon, choose one that is ripe. A ripe watermelon will be heavy for its size and have a deep, hollow sound when you thump it. Look for one that is uniform in shape. Irregular bumps or indentations may indicate that the watermelon didn't grow evenly and may not be as sweet.

fresh watermelon chunks in a glass bowl

Avoid watermelons with bruises, cuts, or dents. These are signs that the watermelon is not fresh. Check the field spot. The field spot is the area of the watermelon where it was resting on the ground. It should be a creamy yellow color, indicating that the watermelon is ripe. If the field spot is white or green, the watermelon may be underripe.

    water, sweetener or sugar, fresh lime juice, and tequila in separate glass bowls

    How to Make a Watermelon Margarita on the Rocks

    Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    1. Add the watermelon and water to a blender. Blend until the ingredients are combined.
    2. Place a mesh strainer over a cup and strain the mixture into the cup. This will create a watermelon puree/juice and will leave the drink with a smooth consistency. (You can make a smoothie using the watermelon pulp!)
    3. Add the watermelon juice, tequila, sweetener or sugar, and lime juice to the blender. Blend until combined.
    4. Pour the margaritas over ice or serve chilled.
    fresh watermelon in a blender
    fresh watermelon in a blender with sweetener
    watermelon puree poured into a strainer and glass bowl

    How to Line the Rim of the Glass

    You can use salt, sweetener (sugar), or Tajin (what I love to use) to garnish your glass if you wish.

    1. Pour a small amount of salt, sweetener, or Tajin onto a small plate, making sure that the salt layer is thick enough to cover the rim of the glass.
    2. Take a wedge of lime and run it around the rim of the glass to wet it. This will help the salt/sweetener to stick to the rim.
    3. Hold the glass upside down and dip the rim into the salt/sweetener on the plate, rotating it slightly to make sure the salt covers the entire rim.
    4. Gently tap the glass to remove any excess salt/sweetener.
    watermelon margaritas on the rocks in a glass with Tajin lined rim and fresh watermelon

    Additional Flavors and Substitutions

    • Strawberry
    • Mango
    • Pineapple
    • Peach
    • Apple

    How Long they Will Last

    You can store leftover cocktails in the fridge for 3 days.

    How to Make a Classic Margarita with No Fruit

    You can easily swap out the fruit in this recipe and make a classic margarita using triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier. Use 1-2 ounces per cocktail.

    watermelon margaritas on the rocks in a glass with Tajin lined rim and fresh watermelon

    Margarita Taste

    The great thing about making your own cocktails is you control how it tastes. If you like sweet drinks add sugar or sweetener to suit what you want. If you like strong drinks use more liquor. You can tailor this drink to suit your needs with no need to rely solely on the recipe.

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    watermelon margaritas on the rocks in a glass with Tajin lined rim and fresh watermelon

    Watermelon Margarita on the Rocks

    Brandi Crawford
    I know what it’s like to juggle a full plate and still want something delicious to wind down with. That’s why I love this watermelon margarita—it’s simple, refreshing, and packed with real flavor, not artificial syrups or overly sweet mixes. Just a few ingredients and you’ve got a cocktail that tastes like summer in a glass.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course cocktails, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cocktails
    Calories 223 kcal

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    Equipment

    • High Powered Blender
    • Margarita Glasses

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups fresh watermelon
    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ cup sugar or sweetener Adjust to taste. If you like sweet drinks you may need more.
    • ¼ cup lime juice I used fresh limes.
    • ½-1 cup tequila Adjust to suit your taste and how strong you like your cocktails.

    Instructions
     

    • Add the watermelon and water to a blender. Blend until the ingredients are combined.
    • Place a mesh strainer over a cup and strain the mixture into the cup. This will create a watermelon puree/juice and will leave the drink with a smooth consistency. (You can make a smoothie using the watermelon pulp!)
    • Add the watermelon juice, tequila, sweetener or sugar, and lime juice to the blender. Blend until combined.
    • Pour the margaritas over ice or serve chilled.

    Notes

    The great thing about making your own cocktails is you control how it tastes. If you like sweet drinks add sugar or sweetener to suit what you want. If you like strong drinks use more liquor. You can tailor this drink to suit your needs with no need to rely solely on the recipe.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1margaritaCalories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1g
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    Comments

    1. Monica O says

      July 09, 2023 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious! I used coconut water, and didn't strain (because I was lazy 😁), and it turned out great! Hydrating in the heat, but still the best vessel for tequila!

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      • staysnatched says

        July 09, 2023 at 2:32 pm

        Haha!

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