Watermelon Margarita

Name: Watermelon Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 4 to 5 mint sprigs; 1 small seedless watermelon, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups); 12 ounces tequila blanco (such as @patron); 4 ounces triple sec (or Cointreau); 4 ounces fresh lime juice (from 3 to 4 limes); lots of ice; optional garnishes:; watermelon wedges; edible flowers,; salt for rim,

5 steps

Prep:5minCook:5min

There's nothing more we want to dive face first into this weekend than a pitcher of our delicious Watermelon Margarita!🍉🍹☀️ It's so easy to make and super refreshing!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:46:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories265.6 kcal (13%)

Total Fat0.2 g (0%)

Carbs34.5 g (13%)

Sugars31.3 g (35%)

Protein1.5 g (3%)

Sodium132.1 mg (7%)

Fiber0.6 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Mint Simple Syrup: Combine water and sugar into a pot and top with mint sprigs. Gently muddle together. Simmer over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Cool mixture (about 30 minutes). Strain.

Step 2

Margarita: Add cubed watermelon to blender and puree until smooth.

Step 3

Add mint simple syrup, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice and blend again.

Step 4

Rim glasses with lime juice and salt (is using) and fill glasses with ice.

Step 5

Pour margarita into each glass and garnish with a wedge of watermelon and an edible flower.