Watermelon Margaritas taste like summer and are best using easy-to-make homemade Watermelon-infused Tequila! You’ll want a batch in your refrigerator all summer long.
Margaritas are a summer cocktail favorite but none quench the thirst or the palate as much as Watermelon Margaritas.
Cool and refreshing, watermelon margaritas seem to instantly take the heat out of the steamiest of days.
My favorite way to make watermelon margaritas is by home infusing tequila with fresh watermelon.
It gives the tequila a true watermelon flavor with only a few days of infusing.
Some of the watermelon-infused tequila and boozy watermelon chunks are added to other delicious ingredients and blended.
It makes the best watermelon margarita you’ve ever had!
Infusing tequila is very easy. It only takes about 5-10 minutes to set up!
Trust me, after doing this just once, you’ll have a batch at the ready in your fridge all summer long!
How to Make Homemade Watermelon-Infused Tequila
Making homemade watermelon-infused tequila is easy and gives a fresh flavor to watermelon margaritas.
Fresh chunks of seedless watermelon are added to quality blanco or silver tequila. The mixture is allowed to steep for 2 days to a week.
When the infusing time is over, leave the watermelon tequila in the refrigerator.
It will be ready to make a fresh batch of watermelon margaritas whenever you want them!
Why Use White (Blanco) or Silver Tequila for Homemade Watermelon Tequila?
White (blanco) and silver tequila are not aged and do not have a strong flavor. They are perfect for this watermelon margarita recipe.
Additionally, 100% agave tequila will include no additives.
Supplies for Making Watermelon Tequila:
I use a glass 8-cup Mason jar with a lid to make homemade watermelon tequila. Alternatively, you could use ajar with a spigotwhich allows easy draining of the tequila when it’s done.
The watermelon margarita recipe uses the chunks of the infused watermelon. It requires removing some from the jar with each batch (something to consider when selecting the jar).
The watermelon tequila should be made in a glass container (not plastic or metal).
How to Make Watermelon Tequila – Step by Step
Step 1: Wash and dry the glass container to used for infusing the tequila.
Step 2: Cut a small seedless watermelon into 1-inch cubes (doesn’t need to be precise)
Step 3: Add the watermelon to the prepared jar and pour in a 750-ml bottle of Blanco or Silver Tequila.
Step 4: Allow to sit in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 days, preferably 1 week.
Step 5: When the infusion is ready, keep the jar with the watermelon and tequila in the refrigerator. It will be ready for making watermelon margaritas anytime!
How to make Watermelon Margaritas – Step by Step
When the watermelon tequila is ready, making watermelon margaritas is easy. It can be done in a few minutes!
For detailed printable recipe instructions refer to the recipe card at the end of the blog post.
Combine:
- 2 ounces of the watermelon tequila
- a few chunks of the boozy watermelon
- frozen limeade
- orange liqueur (Cointreau or Citronage)
- ice
Add the liquor and watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth.
NOTE: the ingredient quantity in the recipe can be multiplied to make multiple margaritas in one blending.
Supplies for making Watermelon Margaritas
A blender!
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Watermelon-Infused Tequila + Watermelon Margaritas!
The TOTAL TIME reflects a two day infusion time for the tequila.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Watermelon-Infused Tequila:
- 1 750-ml bottle of white or silver , 100% agave tequila
- 1 small seedless watermelon (yielding about 2 pounds of 1 inch cubed watermelon)
- A sealable jar with will hold the above (I use an 8 cup/4 pint Mason jar with lid)
Ingredients for Watermelon Margarita:
- 2 ounces watermelon tequila (above)
- 1 ounce frozen limeade
- 2 cubes of the watermelon from the tequila jar (above)
- ¾ ounce Cointreau or Citronage
- 1 cup crushed ice
Instructions
Instructions for Watermelon-Infused Tequila:
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Wash and dry jar. Add watermelon and tequila and seal. Allow to sit in the refridgerator at minimum of 2 days, preferably 1 week. Once complete keep in the refrigerator to have it chilled and ready for use.
Instructions for the Watermelon Margarita:
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Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until slushy.
Originally published July 2011
wilhelmina says
These margaritas are like summer in a glass! So intensely flavored but well balanced!
Lori says
These are amazing- the best summer cocktail!
Katie says
This recipe makes a perfect margarita! So fresh for the summer!
Liz says
We have been buying so much watermelon this summer and I had to try these margaritas! The recipe was perfect for this heat wave!!
Trang says
Totally what I need right now as I am dealign with a kid going through terrible 2’s.
Toni Dash says
Oh boy! I remember those days. This will definitely help take the edge off?
Suzy says
I love how the flavored came out so well! Definitely will make again!
Natasha says
So fun and refreshing this time of year!
Valentina Ablaev says
Great summer drink!
Katerina @ diethood .com says
YES, pleeeaase!! This looks ahhhmaaazing!! SO refreshing!
Julie says
Yum! I love this. Perfect for those lake lounging days.
Farrah says
How many drinks total do you think this would make? Making for a small party and wondering if I should grab two bottles/two watermelons for this! Sounds soo delicious
Toni Dash says
Well there are about 25 ounces in a 750 ml bottle. 2 ounces per margarita with this recipe. Some of the alcohol will be absorbed by the watermelon so I’d guess-timate about 10-12 margaritas per batch making the margaritas as written in the recipe. Does that help?
Amy says
This sounds so refreshing! I have to try it out but virgin style!
Toni Dash says
I’m not sure you actually could make this recipe a ‘virgin’ unfortunately. Since the main ingredient is watermelon soaked in tequila I don’t think there would be a good mocktail replacement for that.
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
Such a fantastic idea! This might be my new favorite summer drink!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Sure looks like a really refreshing drink to enjoy this summer! I love watermelons and I wish I could have it year round, but since that won’t happen, I will just enjoy it while I can! I am saving your recipe for this yummy watermelon infused tequila!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This sounds so refreshing for summer!
Shannon Gurnee says
I love to drink margaritas and a watermelon margarita sounds delicious! I definitely wanna try making this sometime. Thanks for sharing.
Kiwi says
I love a good watermelon margarita. Great recipe and sounds refreshing
Jamielyn says
These are so pretty!
Estelle says
I love watermelon in anything so these are the perfect summer drinks! I’m going to try to make the watermelon margarita for an upcoming party.
Carol Cassara says
Refreshing drinks is a must during the summer! We love having friends over and it would be nice to have some cocktails and cold refreshments while we’re catching up! This is perfect for the hot weather!
Rosey says
Watermelon is the perfect summer flavor. It’s perfect in a refreshing beverage too.
Dorothy at Shockinglydelish says
Now I want to infuse all of the tequila!! Watermelon is the perfect summer treat!