Watermelon Margarita Slushie

Tequila · Rocks

Fresh watermelon blended with tequila, lime, and Cointreau — a hot-afternoon Mexican poolside drink.

GlassRocks
GarnishNone
ABV10%
Categoryfrozen
Flavorfrozen, 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

  1. Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup, and cubed watermelon to blender
  2. Add 1 cup crushed ice
  3. Blend until smooth pink-red
  4. Salt-rim a rocks glass if desired
  5. 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.