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.
Originally published July 2011; updated July 2018
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.
When it’s ready some of the watermelon-infused tequila and boozy watermelon chunks are added to other delicious ingredients to make the best watermelon margarita you’ve ever had!
Infusing tequila is very simple and will take 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 and allowed to steep for 2 days to a week.
When the infusing time is over, leave the watermelon tequila in the refrigerator to have ready for fresh batches 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 hence do not have a strong flavor profile making them perfect for this 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 I make and shared here uses the chunks of watermelon too so 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).
Steps for Making Watermelon Tequila
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: Once the infusing is complete, keep the jar with the watermelon and tequila in the refrigerator always on the ready for making watermelon margaritas!
How to make Watermelon Margaritas
Once the watermelon tequila is ready, making watermelon margaritas is easy and can be done in a few minutes!
Two ounces of the watermelon tequila, a few chunks of the boozy watermelon, some frozen limeade, orange liqueur (Cointreau or Citronage) and ice are added to a blender and processed until slushy.
NOTE: the ingredient quantity in the recipe can be multiplied to make multiple margaritas in one blending.
Supplies for making Watermelon Margaritas
A blender!
If you love these watermelon margaritas you’ll want to be making these watermelon cocktails too: Watermelon Basil Gin Cocktail, Watermelon Tequila cocktail, Watermelon-Banana Rum Coolers, Watermelon White Wine Spritzers, and Watermelon Gin Punch. That should keep you busy for the rest of the summer!
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How to Make Watermelon Margaritas & Homemade Watermelon Tequila – Step by Step:
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:
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:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until slushy.
Lea Ann says
Well now doesn't that sound good about right now. Beautiful photos Toni.
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
Hey, there's Lea Ann…now we can really have a party! Margaritas are a favorite of mine and I've done a frozen type one with watermelon but have never infused the tequila…brilliant. And pretty! Hic.
Rebecca from Chow and Chatter says
great and fun drink 🙂 have a fun 4th of july
An Alaskan Cooks | Alaska Food and Wine says
I'm enjoying your “Drink A Day” theme for the holiday weekend!
We have a local purveyor making smoked salmon flavored vodka (from their distillery's Alaskan potato vodka), but no one up here is flavoring tequila. You've shown us an easy way to do it. Tequila isn't local to my area, but I'm sure folks would cut me some slack …
Cheers!
suetroller says
Where did you get that beautiful spoon??
Boulder Locavore says
Suetroller: Thanks on the spoon! It was my Great Grandmother's. Lucky me.
Lizzy says
Ah, what a fabulous cocktail. I'm making frozen margarita pops out of wedges of cantaloupe and watermelon today…what doesn't get eaten will get blended into one of your fabulous margaritas!
Chef Dennis says
now that sounds like one delicious margarita, I love watermelon drinks and infusing the tequila first must have added even more flavor! I would to celebrate the 4th with a few of these tasty cocktails!
myFudo says
A watermelon margaritta (sp)?, I am SO there. I really like sweet and sour drinks infused with tequila!
The Cilantropist says
This sounds incredible, and I know the taste is spot on because my sister and I just did tequila soaked watermelon this weekend and it was sooooooo good! Lovely photos!
Fresh and Foodie says
Ohh, I love the idea of watermelon tequila! I've gotta try this — awesome idea!
Russell at Chasing Delicious says
You had me at watermelon-infused tequila… and again at watermelon margaritas! I am trying this for my next business meeting (my business partner and I have a love for delicious cocktails and especially margaritas). We usually find a good bar or restaurant in town but this time Im making the drinks!
Thanks for sharing and gorgeous shots too!
Pacheco Patty says
This does sound like a fabulous Summer cocktail.
I love your infusions, now that's just plain fun in the kitchen;-)
rosemarried says
This looks so perfect and summery! I want to be drinking one right now. Mail one to me? 🙂
elisabeth@foodandthriftfinds says
I love margaritas…this watermelon infused one is surely a perfect and refreshing cocktail.
Thanks for sharing the great recipe, Toni:DDD
Eliotseats says
I made blackberry margaritas when blackberries were in season. I can't wait for watermelon!!!! And, I think peaches are being picked now. Peach' Ritas??????
Anne@frommysweetheart says
I recently tried a watermelon sangria that was just okay. But I LOVE summer cocktails, too! Especially looking for one with watermelon. And this looks exceptional! : )
Sandra says
Can you imagine how insanely good this would be in the dead of winter as well as right now?
Melisa says
I love margaritas and watermelon… The weather in Arizona is calling for it!
Mary says
This sounds SO good!
Stacie says
Those sound amazing! Watermelon is everything down here in the south, so I’m surprised I’ve never had something like this before. I must have it!
Dana Vento says
I have to try this! Watermelon is such a classic summer flavor. This cocktail sounds incredibly refreshing.
Delaney | Melanie Makes says
These are perfect for summer!
Vera Sweeney says
What better way to enjoy summer than with a cocktail. This margarita just sounds amazing.
Amy says
Heck yeah do these look good! I have found this summer that I love mixing fresh melon and mint to make cocktails.
Dorothy at Shockinglydelish says
Now I want to infuse all of the tequila!! Watermelon is the perfect summer treat!
Rosey says
Watermelon is the perfect summer flavor. It’s perfect in a refreshing beverage too.
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!
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.
Jamielyn says
These are so pretty!
Kiwi says
I love a good watermelon margarita. Great recipe and sounds refreshing
Shannon Gurnee says
I love to drink margaritas and a watermelon margarita sounds delicious! I definitely wanna try making this sometime. Thanks for sharing.
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This sounds so refreshing for summer!
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!
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
Such a fantastic idea! This might be my new favorite summer drink!
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.