Watermelon Margarita

This Straightforward Watermelon Margarita Recipe is just what you need this summer! A fresh cocktail that is simple to make, refreshingly satisfying and makes the reliable addition to summer barbecues or poolside!

Margaritas have always been one of the guilty pleasures and trust me, this fresh watermelon margarita is the reliable summer cocktail! A satisfying combo of fresh watermelon juice, the favorite tequila, a little orange liqueur and a little honey for a touch of sweetness. Great for sipping poolside, when hosting a dinner party or even just relaxing on the back deck. The reliable refr

This satisfying pink cocktail might just be the easiest thing you will make all summer! Oh and the most satisfying!

What goes in

• 2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
• 8 ounces (1 cup) silver tequila
• 3 ounces (1/3 cup) triple sec
• 2 ounces (1/4 cup) fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey, or agave
• 1 tablespoon warm water

How it comes together

1. First cut your watermelon up into cubes, removing any large seeds, and mix the cubed watermelon in a high-speed blender until it becomes a juice.
2. Strain the blended watermelon puree through a fine mesh strainer into a measuring cup to get out the pulp. You should get about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of juice.
3. To make the honey simple syrup, mix together 1 tablespoon honey (or agave) with 1 tablespoon warm water so that the honey will easily mix into the margarita.
4. In a large cocktail shaker or mason jar with a lid, add fresh ice, the strained watermelon juice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice and honey simple syrup then shake it up. You may need to do this in two batches. You can also just add ice to a small pitcher and stir all of your ingredients together, whatever is easiest!
5. On a small plate or shallow dish, add a little lime juice or water and place the salt on another plate. Dip the rim of each glass in the lime juice or water and then dip that into the salt. You could also add a little tajin or chili lime seasoning if you want take these margaritas to the next level!
6. Fill with ice and pour the shaken margarita into each glass. Serve and enjoy!