Cucumber Watermelon Margarita

Name: Cucumber Watermelon Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cup cubed watermelon, seeds removed; 1 lime, juiced; 1/2 cucumber (~4 in), peeled; 6 oz. tequila (~2/3 cup); 3 ounces Grand Marnier (OR other orange liqueur); Ice; 4 (10 oz.) glasses; margarita salt, watermelon slices, mint

These cucumber watermelon margaritas are light, refreshing and perfect for summer. Take advantage of fresh watermelon before they are gone!

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 the store. 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.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

A super refreshing margarita that is perfect for summer sipping.
Simple ingredients featuring fresh summer produce.
Easy to make either on-the-rocks or frozen.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Watermelon: fresh or frozen watermelon will both work for this recipe
Tequila: I like to use blanco/silver tequila for my margaritas.
Triple Sec: A type of orange liqueur that is used in margaritas. Cointreau is a common/popular brand of triple sec often used for margaritas. Grand marnier is also a good option.
Cucumber: I prefer to use English cucumber because they have fewer seeds and taste so much better than American slicing cucumbers which can be a little bitter. However, either one can be used for this recipe.
Lime: it is best to use freshly squeezed lime juice. Trust me, it tastes so much better!

How to make this Watermelon Margarita

STEP 1: Gather your ingredients. Rub lime around the edge of 4 margarita glasses. Pour margarita salt onto a small plate and roll the rim of each glass in the salt.

strain margarita through fine mesh strainer into bowl.

STEP 2: Add the watermelon, cucumber, tequila, triple sec, and lime to the blender and puree until smooth. Optional – you can strain the watermelon mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or large measuring cup/pitcher.

STEP 3: Add ice to glasses and pour watermelon mixture over top. Garnish with watermelon slice if desired.

Recipe Notes:

Both fresh and frozen watermelon can be used for this recipe. If you want to make frozen margaritas, chop your watermelon and add to a baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze for up to 6 hours or overnight. Puree with the rest of the margarita ingredients until smooth and serve.
English cucumbers are best for this recipe as they have essentially no seeds and puree smoother in the blender.
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.
Want to make these margaritas a little sweeter? Add about 1 oz of simple syrup to the blender before blending.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is triple sec necessary for these margaritas?

Since the watermelon, cucumber, and lime add a lot of flavor to these margaritas, the triple sec isn’t necessary. However, it does give it that traditional margarita flavor so I like to add it to this recipe.

Can you use bottled lime juice for margaritas?

Yes, but fresh squeezed lime juice is so much better! I find the flavor of bottled lime juice is not as intense as fresh squeezed.

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