Recipes

Watermelon Margarita

by Whitney Amadi.
June 25, 2026
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  •   3 Oz Watermelon Juice
  •   2 Oz Blanco Tequila
  •   1 Oz Cointreau
  •   1 Oz Fresh Lime Juice 
  •   1/2 Oz Agave  ( optional, depending on how sweet your watermelon is)
  •   Ice
For the rim (optional)
  •   Tajin
  •   Lime Wheel
  •   Small Watermelon Chunks
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Instructions

  1. Blend the watermelon until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve if desired.
  2. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip into Tajín.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add:
    • 3 oz fresh watermelon juice
    • 2 oz tequila
    • 1 oz orange liqueur
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • ½ oz agave syrup (OPTIONAL)
  4. Shake for 15–20 seconds until chilled.
  5. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice and pour in the margarita.
  6. Garnish with a watermelon wedge and lime wheel.

Recipe note: If you’re using a really sweet watermelon, you can skip the agave altogether.

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