These Spicy Watermelon Margaritas are super refreshing. Made with fresh fruit and only 5 ingredients, it will be your new favorite summer cocktail!
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🌟Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Refreshing. These spicy margs are the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day. Fresh watermelon juice is super hydrating, making this the perfect summer cocktail.
- Easy to make. This recipe is one of my favorites because it is so easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients.
- Fun cocktail for happy hour. Your friends and family will love this spicy watermelon margarita recipe.
🥘Ingredients and Substitutions
- Tequila- I prefer a blanco tequila but you can use your favorite. I recommend additive-free tequilas such as G4 Tequila, Siete Leguas and El Tequileno. Find more additive-free tequilas here.
- Infused tequila- I infused tequila with a habanero pepper but you can use jalapeño-infused tequila instead (steps on how to infuse tequila are below).
- Watermelon juice- it's really simple to make your own watermelon juice for this recipe but store-bought also works. If you buy watermelon juice, check the label as bottled watermelon juice can contain added sugar.
- Orange liqueur- any brand will work. A splash of orange juice will also suffice or you can eliminate this altogether.
See the recipe card below for the remaining ingredients and quantities.
🔪Instructions
Step 1: Rub lime wedges over the rim of two cocktail glasses and salt the rims. Pour tequila and orange liqueur into a shaker over ice.
Step 2: Next, pour in fresh lime juice and spicy tequila.
Step 3: Pour the watermelon juice into the cocktail shaker. Shake for a few seconds to combine.
Step 4: Pour the drink into 2 cocktail glasses over ice cubes. Garnish with lime wedges and watermelon slices.
💭Recipe FAQs
Thinly slice one habanero or one jalapeño pepper and add it to a jar with 1-2 cups of tequila. Use more tequila or less pepper if you are sensitive to spice. Cover the jar and let it sit for 1-2 days. The longer it sits, the spicier it gets. Remove the pepper by straining the tequila and then store it in an airtight container
Cut up a watermelon and add it to a blender. Blend until it is totally pulverized (about 30 seconds-1 minute) then pour the mixture over a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher. That's it, super simple!
You only need one cup of juice for this recipe so you can juice a quarter or a half of a watermelon for this and then save the rest for a snack!
Yes, you can double or triple the recipe to make a large pitcher of spicy watermelon margaritas. Keep it in the fridge and add ice to individual glasses before serving.
👩🏻🍳Bartender Tips
- Choose a ripe watermelon if you are making your own juice. A ripe watermelon will result in a sweeter cocktail.
- Adjust the acidity and spiciness depending on your personal preference.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice over bottles for a more vibrant cocktail.
- Leftover watermelon juice will stay good in the fridge for a few days. Drink it as is or add some sparkling water and lime juice for a great mocktail.
🥗Serving
This spicy margarita is best served over ice with a spicy, salted rim and garnished with a wedge of lime.
I like to pair this recipe with St. Louis Ribs, Burrata and Grilled Peach Salad, Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad or my BBQ Chicken Tacos.
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🍳Recipe
Spicy Watermelon Margaritas
Equipment
Ingredients
Salted Rim
- lime wedges
- Trader Joe's Chili Lime Seasoning or a mixture of sea salt and cayenne pepper
Margaritas
- 3 ounces tequila
- 1-2 teaspoons habanero or jalapeño infused tequila
- 1 cup watermelon juice
- 2 ounces triple sec
- 2-3 limes, juiced
- ice
Instructions
- Rub lime wedges over the rim of two cocktail glasses.
- Pour some chili lime seasoning or a mixture of salt and cayenne pepper onto a small plate.
- Dip the cup upside down onto the plate of salt and press down, ensuring the entire rim is covered.
- Add ice, tequila, lime juice, infused tequila, triple sec and watermelon juice to a cocktail shaker. Shake or stir until combined.
- Fill the glasses with ice and pour margarita mixture over the rocks.
- Serve immediately and garnish with lime wedge and watermelon cube if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Choose a ripe watermelon if you are making your own juice. A ripe watermelon will result in a sweeter cocktail.
- Adjust the acidity and spiciness depending on your personal preference.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice over bottles for a more vibrant cocktail.
- Leftover watermelon juice will stay good in the fridge for a few days. Drink it as is or add some sparkling water and lime juice for a great mocktail.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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