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So I am looking out my windows at the gorgeous day, and it still makes me happy. These Watermelon Margaritas, make me even happier! The original recipe comes from Sheryl Crow's Cookbook "if it makes you healthy". The recipe is too large to make in one batch, so you have to break it down and make smaller batches.
Well then your alcohol concentrations will be out of whack, so I have split the recipe for you and added pretty pictures.....you're welcome!
Ingredients needed to make this recipe
- seedless watermelon
- high-quality clear tequila
- granulated sugar
- fresh lime juice
- Cointreau
- ice
How to make Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
Cut open, slice, peel, and dice your watermelon. Place watermelon chunks in a large plastic zipper bag.
Freeze watermelon for a minimum of 3 hours. Place unused frozen watermelon back in the freezer for next time.
Place frozen watermelon, tequila, sugar, lime juice, and Cointreau in a blender. Add ice cubes, and start with the lowest setting, mine is STIR.
Continue blending until you make it to PUREE/LIQUEFY and mixture is smooth.
Rub the rim of the margarita glasses with the remnants of your squeezed lime.
Dip glass into a bowl of sugar to coat the edge.
Pour margarita into glasses, add a straw and lime wedge, and serve.
Ole'
Recipe Notes
- CABO WABO® is Sammy Hagar's brand of tequila, yes the former lead singer of Van Halen. I was curious to see if it was worth the hype, and it tastes great in these margaritas!
- Freezing the watermelon will slow down your drink making, but the results are worth it in the end!
More delicious frozen cocktail recipes:
- Traditional Pina Colada Recipe
- Traditional Frozen Margaritas
- Frozen Blueberry Margaritas
- Frozen Peach Margaritas
- Tropical Margaritas
- Mango Margarita
- Extreme Mudslide Milkshake
- Peach Moscato Smoothie
- Berry Wine Smoothie
- Frozen Banana Daiquiri
Enjoy!!
Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups seedless watermelon diced and frozen
- ⅓ cup high-quality clear tequila I use Cabo Wabo Blanco
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon Cointreau or triple sec
Instructions
- Cut open, slice, peel, and dice your watermelon. Place watermelon chunks in a large plastic zipper bag.
- Freeze watermelon for a minimum of 3 hours. Place unused frozen watermelon back in the freezer for next time!
- Place frozen watermelon, tequila, sugar, lime juice, and Cointreau in a blender.
- Add ice cubes, and start with the lowest setting, mine is STIR.
- Continue blending until you make it to PUREE/LIQUIFY and mixture is smooth.
- Rub the rim of the margarita glasses with the remnants of your squeezed lime.
- Dip glass into a bowl of sugar to coat the edge.
- Pour margarita into glasses, add a straw and lime wedge, and serve.
Notes
- The measurement for the tequila is quite literally 1/3 - 1/2 cup of tequila, as in the line between 1/3 and 1/2.
- For a stronger drink, use 1/2 cup of tequila.
Nutrition
Tanya Schroeder says
What a fun margarita flavor! Can't wait for the weather to warm up! This will be a happy hour favorite!
Sadie says
Going to the store soon for watermelon! Thanks for stopping by on my SITS day!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
I made a lot of daiquiris over the summer, but really, margaritas sound way better! So frozen and perfect. Some days I have the same feeling of needing to be enjoying the wonderful day outside, but then I stay doing blog things in my computer!
Stephanie says
Found you on Let's get Social. I am a new follower. Would love for you to come check out my blog at http://www.stephwnekcookbookproject.blogspot.com
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
This looks so tasty ~ I definitely need to pin this recipe for summer get togethers {my sister is a margarita fanatic} ~ thanks so much for sharing at Project Inspire{d} ~ pinning!
Kim @ Soliloquy Of Food & Such says
Your thumbnails always catch my eye at the linky-parties!! I just started following you via RSS. This looks so refreshing, way better than a pre-made mix. Stopping by from Two Cup Tuesday - have a great week!!
Shannon at MadiganMade says
Yum! This sounds so refreshing! Thanks so much for linking to Project Inspire{d} this week!
Partyful.co says
Looks like the perfect summer cocktail. Thanks for sharing!
--Laura
Beverly says
I make watermelon sorbet that is great but this would make a great refreshing drink. I have some watermelon so we might have these tonight. Yum!!
Have a wonderful week,
Bev
@ Eclectic Red Barn
Linda@With A Blast says
Pinned! I absolutely LOVE watermelon 🙂
Theresa says
Sounds so yummy! I found you via Freedom Friday's Hop I hope you can drop by sometime.
Jess says
These are so tempting. I love frozen margaritas. They are like slushies for adults. I can't wait to try this!
Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says
I just saw your yummy looking link over at Hammock Tracks Link Party and thought I'd stop by and check out your recipe 🙂 I'd love for you to link up with me at The Weekend re-Treat on The Best Blog Recipes going on right now! We're also having a GIVEAWAY this weekend and I'd love for you to enter to win while you were there!
Hope to see you there,
Shauna
Tumbleweed Contessa says
I have been playing with tequila this week. Fortunately, I have some left to give this a try. It sounds VERY good. Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend. I can't wait to see what you'll bring next week.
Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says
Beautiful drink. Thanks for sharing at Swap N Share Sundays
Dawn
Marlys @Thisand That says
Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday and remember to come back and vote on Sunday.
Cathy says
Thanks so much for sharing at A Peek Into Paradise TGIF Link Party.
Have a great week!
Hugs! Cathy
D says
I love watermelon!! This sounds so good!! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm your newest follower through bloglovin. I'd love for you to visit my blog over at gloriouslymade.blogspot.com.
Have a great day!
Deanna
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
This sounds awesome! The perfect way to unwind after a long day 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing at last week's All My Bloggy Friends 🙂 I can't wait to see what you share this week!
Karly says
What a great cocktail! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
Savannah says
What a wonderfully frosty drink to enjoy this summer. Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes.
Theresa says
Hi Lisa, You are getting a shout out on my blog with this post tomorrow! Thanks for sharing & linking up @ DearCreatives.com link party. Drop by tomorrow & pick up a featured button 😉
maria @close to home says
just wanted to let you know you are the featured recipe on friday food frenzy. Also I pinned it onto the friday food frenzy board and it has had many repins. Great recipe
Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
I am sharing this on Facebook this afternoon ( around the cocktail hour:)) and will be pinning it as one of Freedom Friday's Features!!
Hugs
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says
This looks like such a wonderful drink! =)
I saw your link on "My Turn for us" - now following you on Google+ and Pinterest. =)
Ashley says
This recipe sounds delicious. We recently tried a recipe but it didn't have sugar and was not very sweet! I am going to try this one soon.
Kathy Moody says
YUM! This looks like the perfect summer drink! Thanks so much for sharing the awesome recipe at A Bouquet of Talent. 🙂
Hugs
Kathy
Ruthie says
Fun for summer!! Thank you so much for coming to share at Super Saturday Show & Tell! I'd love to have you come and share again today http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com Have a great weekend! xoxo~ Ruthie
Michelle says
This sounds incredible and is so pretty. I chose it for my host favorite on Foodie Friends Friday this week, so it will be featured on Daily Dish Magazine Monday. Thanks for sharing!
Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says
These look so yummy and refreshing!! Thanks for contributing to my wonderful watermelon post. It is live!!
Milk and Honey says
Would it be wrong to have one of these with breakfast?
angela@spinachtiger says
That margarita looks amazing. So refreshing and pretty.