Watermelon Margarita Slushie
Tequila · Rocks
Fresh watermelon blended with tequila, lime, and Cointreau — a hot-afternoon Mexican poolside drink.
| Glass | Rocks |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 10% |
| Category | frozen |
| Flavor | frozen, fruity, refreshing, summer |
Ingredients
- Blanco Tequila1.5 oz
- Cointreau0.5 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice0.5 oz
- Simple Syrup0.25 oz
- Seedless Watermelon1.5 cups
- Crushed Ice1 cup
- Watermelon Triangle1 piece
Method
- Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup, and cubed watermelon to blender
- Add 1 cup crushed ice
- Blend until smooth pink-red
- Salt-rim a rocks glass if desired
- Pour and garnish with watermelon triangle
Pro Tips
- Seedless watermelon, frozen in chunks, IS the ice for this drink.
- A salt-chile rim (Tajín) works better than plain salt — the heat balances sweetness.
- Cucumber slice in the blend is a secret Mexican trick; refreshes without changing the flavor.