

Make ahead tip: Make this mixture a day in advance and keep chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.įreeze the watermelon cubes then blend with ice and the rest of the ingredients to make frozen margaritas.Fill the prepared glasses with ice then pour over the Margarita mix. Serve: Dip the rims of serving glasses into lime juice and then into salt sprinkled onto a small plate.

If you’re using watermelon juice, combine all the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake until combined. If you’d prefer to get rid of the pulp, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a serving jug. Make the margaritas: Combine the cubed watermelon, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and simply syrup in a blender then blend until smooth.Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well combined and chilled. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and simple syrup. The simple syrup can be kept in the fridge for up to a month in a sealed jar. Next, dip the rim of the glass into the dish with coarse salt, rolling the glass to ensure an even coating of salt on the rim. Cook until the sugar has dissolved then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. Make the simple syrup: Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.Fresh watermelon juice can be substituted. You want to use a super sweet, juicy watermelon for this recipe. Fresh watermelon. Using a ripe, in-season watermelon ensures the best flavor.Cointreau. Triple Sec or any orange liqueur can be substituted.

