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Refreshing Frozen Watermelon Margaritas

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A quick and easy frozen watermelon margarita recipe perfect for summer gatherings, combining fresh watermelon, lime, tequila, and a hint of triple sec for a refreshing icy cocktail.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed and chilled
  • 1 cup tequila blanco
  • 1/2 cup triple sec or Cointreau
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 limes)
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 3 cups ice cubes (crushed for ultra-frosty texture)
  • Coarse salt or Tajín (optional, for rimming glasses)
  • Lime wedges and watermelon slices (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cube about 4 cups (roughly 600g) of fresh watermelon, removing seeds if needed. Juice 6 fresh limes to yield approximately 3/4 cup (180ml) of lime juice. Chill watermelon cubes in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for extra coolness.
  2. Optional: Pour 2 tablespoons of coarse salt or Tajín onto a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glasses, then dip them into the salt to coat evenly. Set aside.
  3. Add watermelon cubes, 1 cup (240ml) tequila blanco, 1/2 cup (120ml) triple sec, 3/4 cup (180ml) fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup (60ml) simple syrup, and 3 cups (about 420g) of ice cubes into a high-powered blender.
  4. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and slushy. If the texture is too thick, add a splash of cold water or more lime juice to loosen it up. If too thin, add a handful of ice and pulse.
  5. Taste your frozen watermelon margarita and add more simple syrup if needed. Blend again briefly to combine.
  6. Pour into prepared glasses, garnish with a lime wedge and small watermelon slice on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw or cocktail pick.

Notes

Use ripe, seedless watermelon for best sweetness. Freeze watermelon cubes overnight for a thicker texture. Adjust simple syrup to balance sweetness. Fresh lime juice is recommended over bottled. Blend ice just before serving to maintain slushiness. Optional: add fresh mint leaves for herbal note or jalapeño for a spicy kick.

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