
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.
The simple syrup can be kept in the fridge for up to a month in a sealed jar. 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. Tequila. Use the best quality tequila you can find. A salted rim is a classic and to me, a non-negotiable, but totally optional if you’re not a fan. Depending on the sweetness of your watermelon, you might need a splash of simple syrup or a squeeze of agave. Tequila, of course, along with Cointreau or Triple Sec, fresh watermelon and lime juice are all that’s needed. You only need a handful of ingredients for this easy watermelon margarita recipe. There’s nothing better than a frosty cocktail on a hot day and this easy Watermelon Margarita recipe is the ultimate refreshing drink.