Watermelon Fiesta Margarita

This Watermelon Fiesta Margarita is a perfect summer cocktail that combines the sweet and refreshing flavors of watermelon with a hint of citrus and a kick of tequila. It's a delightful and vibrant drink that's perfect for sipping on a hot day or serving at a festive gathering.

Watermelon Fiesta Margarita

A refreshing watermelon margarita with a splash of tequila and fresh orange juice, perfect for summer.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups seedless watermelon flesh
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1.50 oz silver tequila
  • 1 oz fresh orange juice
  • Ice
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the watermelon flesh into cubes and place it in a blender with lime juice. Blend until smooth.
  2. Strain the watermelon mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove any solids.
  3. Prepare optional salted rims by spreading salt on a small plate and coating the rims of a glass with lime juice and dipping them into the salt.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 cup of the watermelon juice, tequila, and orange juice. Add ice and shake vigorously.
  5. Fill a glass with ice and strain the cocktail into the glass.
  6. Garnish with a lime wedge.