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Refreshing Frozen Watermelon Margaritas Recipe Easy Zesty Lime Twist

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A quick and easy frozen watermelon margarita with fresh lime zest, tequila, and a touch of sweetness, perfect for summer parties and refreshing moments.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 600 grams)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) tequila blanco
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) triple sec or Cointreau (optional but recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons agave nectar or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) ice cubes, crushed or cubed
  • Salt for rimming glasses (coarse sea salt or kosher salt)
  • Lime wedges for garnish and rim

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups (around 600 grams) of seedless watermelon into chunks. Remove any seeds if needed.
  2. Juice about 3-4 limes to get 1/2 cup (120 ml) of fresh juice. Use a microplane to zest 1 teaspoon of lime peel, avoiding the white pith.
  3. Rub a lime wedge around the rims of your serving glasses, then dip them into a small plate filled with coarse salt. Set aside to dry while you mix the drinks (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add watermelon chunks, tequila blanco (1 cup/240 ml), triple sec (1/4 cup/60 ml), fresh lime juice, lime zest, and agave nectar (2 tablespoons) into your blender. Toss in 2 cups (480 ml) of ice cubes.
  5. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and slushy, aiming for a frozen slushie texture.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more agave or simple syrup if too tart, or add a splash of cold water or extra lime juice if too thick. Blend briefly again if needed.
  7. Pour into your salted glasses immediately. Garnish with a lime wedge or a small watermelon skewer if desired.
  8. Enjoy responsibly, sipping slowly.

Notes

If blender struggles with ice, pulse first to break it down before blending at full speed. Freeze some watermelon cubes ahead of time to reduce ice usage and keep flavors intense. For a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila and triple sec with sparkling water and extra lime juice. Adjust sweetness based on watermelon ripeness. Salt rim enhances flavor balance.

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