Watermelon Fiesta Margarita

Tart, fruity, and the prettiest shade of pink, the Watermelon Fiesta Margarita is the perfect summer cocktail. This vibrant and refreshing drink is a delightful blend of fresh watermelon, tequila blanco, and zesty lime juice. The rim of the glass is adorned with a mix of kosher salt, coarse sugar, and Tajin seasoning, adding a spicy kick to every sip. Garnished with small wedges of watermelon and lime, this cocktail is a fiesta for the taste buds.

Watermelon Fiesta Margarita

A vibrant and refreshing watermelon margarita with a spicy kick and a stunning pink hue, perfect for summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cubed watermelon
  • 2 oz. tequila blanco
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1/2 tbsp. simple syrup, optional
  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. coarse sugar, like Sugar in the Raw
  • 1/2 tsp. Tajin seasoning or chili powder
  • 1 lime wedge
  • Ice, for serving
  • 1 Small watermelon wedge

Instructions

  1. Place the cubed watermelon in a blender and blend until it breaks down into a liquid, about 30 seconds.
  2. Strain the watermelon juice through a fine mesh strainer and mix with tequila and lime juice. Adjust sweetness by adding simple syrup, if desired.
  3. On a small plate, combine the salt, sugar, and Tajin seasoning.
  4. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a cocktail glass and dip the rim into the spiced salt mixture.
  5. Fill the glass with ice and the margarita mixture.
  6. Garnish with a small watermelon wedge and the lime wedge.