Watermelon Margarita
Tequila and fresh watermelon with lime. Light and summery.
Shaken · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 14% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 60 ml Watermelon juice
- 20 ml Fresh lime juice
- Watermelon wedge (garnish)
Method
- Salt the rim
- Pour 50 ml tequila (blanco) into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Pour 60 ml watermelon juice into the shaker
- Add 20 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Watermelon Margarita
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Watermelon Margarita FAQ
What's in a Watermelon Margarita?
50 ml tequila (blanco), 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 60 ml watermelon juice, 20 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with watermelon wedge.
How strong is a Watermelon Margarita?
About 14% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Watermelon Margarita?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Watermelon Margarita in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
