Description
It doesn’t get more refreshing than these Melon Margaritas! They come together quickly in a blender using fresh melon, tequila, and lime, and are a total crowd-pleaser on sunny days.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rim (Optional):
- 1 lime wedge
- Granulated sugar and/or coarse salt
For the Margarita:
- 6 cups diced fresh melon (use a mix like watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, or just one type)
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) Triple Sec (or other orange liqueur like Cointreau)
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) tequila (Blanco 100% agave recommended)
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) fresh lime juice
- Handful of ice cubes (about 1 cup, adjust as needed)
- Agave syrup, to taste (optional)
Garnish:
- Lime wedges or wheels
Instructions
- Rim the Glasses (Optional): Pour sugar and/or salt onto a small, flat plate. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of your margarita glasses to moisten them. Dip the moistened rims into the sugar/salt mixture, rotating to coat evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the diced fresh melon, Triple Sec, tequila, fresh lime juice, and ice into a blender.
- Blend: Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and slushy.
- Adjust Sweetness (Optional): Taste the mixture. If desired, add agave syrup, 1 teaspoon at a time, blending briefly after each addition, until it reaches your preferred sweetness.
- Serve: Fill the prepared glasses with fresh ice, if desired (for a less intensely frozen texture) or pour the blended margarita directly into the glasses. Garnish with a fresh lime wedge or wheel. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Melon: Use ripe, sweet fresh melon. Using a mix adds complexity, but single-melon versions (like watermelon margarita) are also delicious. For an even thicker, frostier margarita, use frozen melon chunks instead of fresh, and adjust or omit the ice accordingly.
- Tequila: Blanco (or silver) tequila is typically used for margaritas. Use a 100% agave tequila for the best quality.
- Orange Liqueur: Triple Sec or Cointreau are common choices.
- Sweetness: The sweetness will depend on your melon and preference. Add agave syrup (or simple syrup) only if needed after tasting.
- Consistency: Adjust the amount of ice (or frozen melon) to achieve your desired frozen consistency. Add more liquid (lime juice or tequila) if it’s too thick to blend.
- Storage: This frozen cocktail is best enjoyed immediately after blending.