This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy.
This tasty Frozen Watermelon Margarita is a deliciously refreshing cocktail or mocktail that’ll cool you down instantly on a hot day! A fun twist on a classic margarita featuring a blend of sweet watermelon and tangy lime. With only 5 ingredients, this drink is super easy to make and even easier to drink!
Why You’ll Love This Frozen Watermelon Margarita
I don’t drink much alcohol, but the rare times that I do, it’s because I simply can’t say no to a good margarita. Tequila is my drink of choice and it seems to be the only type of liquor that doesn’t make me feel like complete crap afterward. So when I recently visited Sayulita, you know I indulged in a margarita or 5.
With hot, sunny days just around the corner, I couldn’t think of a better way to cool down than with this refreshing Frozen Watermelon Margarita Slushie. The perfect summer cocktail all season long!
One thing I get annoyed with when I drink frozen cocktails is that, especially on a warm day, the ice melts too quickly and the drink gets watered down by the time you are halfway through it. Well, with this drink, that never happens because instead of using ice cubes, you freeze the watermelon directly and then blend it together to get that slushie texture. You definitely don’t need to rush through it to enjoy the yummy taste since it never gets diluted.
I tried this recipe both with and without the tequila and both ways tasted pretty darn amazing. While it’s fun to add the alcohol, you can also enjoy it as a delicious frozen treat especially if you have non-drinkers or kids around who want to feel included in the festivities. Whether you enjoy it as a cocktail or a mocktail, I think you’ll love these delicious and refreshing frozen watermelon margaritas.
Ingredient Notes
- fresh watermelon cubes: Frozen overnight for best results. I recommend seedless watermelon.
- 100% agave tequila
- freshly squeezed lime juice: I prefer fresh lime juice over a bottle of lime juice for optimal taste and flavor.
- raw honey or agave syrup: Simple syrup will also work, but I prefer a natural sweetness.
- sea salt: For adding a salted rim to the glasses.
- garnish with a slice of watermelon, lime wedges, or a lime wheel.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- To prep the watermelon, dice the fresh fruit into cubes place it into a freezer bag, and freeze overnight.
- Pour sea salt into a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass (4 total) to wet them, then dip them in sea salt.
- Place frozen cubed watermelon, tequila (if using), lime juice, and honey in a high-powered blender, and blend until you reach a smooth consistency.
- Taste the frozen margarita mixture and add more sweetener, if needed.
- Divide the slushie into each margarita glass, then garnish with lime wheels or wedges and watermelon slices before serving.
Expert Tips
- Ripe Watermelon: To pick a ripe watermelon, look for one with a creamy, yellowish spot. The darker and more yellow the spot, the longer the melon was allowed to ripen on the vine, making it sweeter.
- Additional Ingredients: You can add triple sec or a little bit of orange juice if desired, but I think the fresh watermelon flavor is great on its own.
- Tequila: You can use your favorite tequila. Blanco tequila is most popularly used in margaritas, though you can use reposado or anejo if that’s what you like!
More Mocktail/Cocktail Recipes
If you make this recipe, please leave me a star rating and comment below! I love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Follow me on social media Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest for even more delicious recipes!
Frozen Watermelon Margarita Recipe (5 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 5 cups diced watermelon, frozen
- 3/4 cup 100% agave tequila, omit for AIP or if avoiding alcohol
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp raw honey, or more, to taste
- Sea Salt
- Optional: lime and/or watermelon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Pour sea salt into a small dish. Run a lime wedge around the rims of 4 glasses to wet them, then dip them into sea salt.Sea Salt
- Place frozen watermelon, tequila (if using), lime juice, and honey in a high-powered blender, and blend until smooth.5 cups diced watermelon, 3/4 cup 100% agave tequila, 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 tbsp raw honey
- Taste and add more honey, if needed.
- Divide the slushie into the prepared glasses, then garnish with lime wedges and watermelon slices before serving.Optional: lime and/or watermelon slices
Notes
- Freeze the watermelon cubes in a single layer before transferring them to a freezer bag so they don’t freeze into one large block.
- Choose a ripe watermelon by looking for one with a creamy yellow field spot, which usually means it had more time to ripen on the vine and will be sweeter.
- Taste before adding more honey since every watermelon is naturally a little different.
- Use fresh lime juice for the brightest, freshest flavor.
- If your blender struggles, let the frozen watermelon sit at room temperature for 3 to 5 minutes before blending. A high-powered blender gives the smoothest texture, but this trick helps almost any blender without watering down the drink.
- This frozen watermelon margarita is best enjoyed right after blending while it’s thick, icy, and slushy. If you do have leftovers, pour them into popsicle molds for a refreshing frozen treat instead of trying to save the drink for later.
- To get a head start, freeze the watermelon cubes several days in advance and keep them in a freezer-safe bag. Then all you have to do is toss everything into the blender whenever you’re ready to make a batch.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
