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Cucumber Watermelon Margarita

Created On: August 6, 2015 | By Debbie | 3 Comments

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

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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!
cucumber watermelon margarita close up

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.

margarita ingredients in blender.
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.
margaritas with bowl of watermelon.

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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Cucumber Watermelon Margarita

Cucumber Watermelon Margarita

Created by: Deborah Davis

Course Beverage
Cuisine cocktail, Mexican-Inspired
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
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These cucumber watermelon margaritas are light, refreshing and perfect for summer. Take advantage of fresh watermelon before they are gone!
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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)

To Serve:

  • Ice
  • 4 (10 oz.) glasses
  • margarita salt, watermelon slices, mint

Instructions

  • Rub squeezed lime across the top of 4 classes and roll the rim in salt to cover the rim.

On the Rocks Margaritas

  • Puree the watermelon, lime juice, and cucumber together in a blender until smooth.
  • Strain puree through a fine kitchen strainer over a bowl to remove the pulp.
  • Add ice to your glasses. Pour 1 1/2 ounces of tequila and 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier into each of the prepared glasses.

Frozen Margaritas

  • Chop your watermelon and add to a baking sheet lined in parchment paper. Freeze for up to 6 hours or overnight until firm. Puree with the rest of the margarita ingredients until smooth and serve.

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Drink | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1008IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments & Reviews

  1. Emily @ Sinful Nutrition says

    August 6, 2015

    If only me and tequila got along! These look super refreshing and delicious, so I may just have to try and rekindle our relationship. 😉

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  2. Nina | Whats for eats says

    August 7, 2015

    Beautiful colour – you have me longing for summer

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  3. Idonia Rodriguez says

    July 24, 2019

    5 stars
    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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