I am so excited to share these pretty pink cucumber watermelon margaritas with you! Nothing screams summertime like fresh, juicy ripe watermelon. Although we haven’t been able to find it at the farmers’ market around here, I can’t help but scoop one up while passing through the produce aisle at Whole Foods. Paired with cucumber, orange liqueur, lime, and a bit of tequila, this cucumber watermelon margarita feels kind of like you are drinking a spa water with a bit of a kick.
I am super picky about my margaritas. When we go out, I’ll only order one from places who make their own margarita mix because a lot of mixes are just loaded with sugar! When I make them at home, I will always try to use fresh fruit to add both natural sweetness, color, and flavor. If you are looking to lighten up your happy hour, these margaritas are a great option.
Keep a few mint leaves on hand for a pretty garnish to finish off these summery margaritas. Trust me, you’ll want to make these cucumber watermelon margaritas a few times before this summer is over.
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These cucumber watermelon margaritas are light, refreshing and perfect for summer. Take advantage of fresh watermelon before they are gone!
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cup cubed watermelon, seeds removed
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1/2 cucumber (~4 in.), peeled
- 6 oz. tequila
- 2 ounces Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
- Ice
- 4 (10 oz.) glasses
- To garnish: margarita salt, watermelon slices and mint
Instructions
- Puree the watermelon, lime juice, and cucumber together in a blender until smooth.
- Strain puree through a cheesecloth to remove any solids.
- Rub squeezed lime across the top of 4 classes and roll the rim in salt to cover the rim.
- Add ice to your glasses. Pour 1 1/2 ounces of tequila and 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier into each of the prepared glasses.
- Divide the watermelon juice between the four glasses. Garnish with watermelon slices and fresh mint to serve.
Notes
To make a blended margarita, pour the strained watermelon juice back into the blender and add ice. Then divide evenly between 4 (10 oz.) glasses.
If only me and tequila got along! These look super refreshing and delicious, so I may just have to try and rekindle our relationship. 😉
Beautiful colour – you have me longing for summer
I’ve made a cucumber margarita before. An alternate suggestion (if you’re up to prepping the ingredients beforehand), cut the cucumber and watermelon into cubes, freeze, and blend for a no water needed frozen margarita. 🙂
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