Frozen Watermelon Margarita
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on Aug 25, 2023, Updated Mar 23, 2025
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With a perfect balance of sweet, frosty, and boozy flavors, this Frozen Watermelon Margarita is the unofficial cocktail of summer. Do yourself a favor and make a pitcher of these refreshing drinks before the season is over!
Table of Contents
- What are Frozen Watermelon Margaritas?
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients & Substitutions
- Optional Variations
- How to Make Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
- Serving & Topping Suggestions
- Frozen Watermelon Margarita Expert Tips & Tricks
- Storage Instructions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Refreshing Drink Recipes
- Frozen Watermelon Margarita Recipe
Picture yourself lounging under the sun, a gentle breeze tickling your skin, and a dazzling drink in hand. These frozen fresh watermelon margaritas are your ticket to an instant tropical escape—right in the comfort of your own backyard.
So grab your blender, a bottle of tequila blanco, and a ripe watermelon, because we’re about to elevate your summer experience with minimal effort and maximum flavor!
What are Frozen Watermelon Margaritas?
Frozen Watermelon Margaritas are a fun and fruity twist on the classic margarita, blending frozen chunks of watermelon with tequila, lime juice, and a touch of sugar. Think of it as an all-natural, adult Slurpee—icy, sweet, and oh-so-refreshing.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick & Easy – Made with just 5 simple ingredients, and no straining required.
Bright & Boozy – The juicy watermelon and tequila combo is pure summer in a glass.
Frosty & Refreshing – Perfect for backyard parties or lounging solo under the sun.
Ingredients & Substitutions
This frozen watermelon margarita recipe is made with just a handful of real, easy-to-pronounce ingredients:
- Watermelon – Peeled and cubed (preferably seedless). Freeze ahead of time for best texture.
- Tequila Blanco – Offers a clean, neutral base so the fruit flavors shine. Reposado also works.
- Sugar – Balances the tanginess of lime and sweetness of watermelon. Use stevia or monkfruit if preferred.
- Lime Juice – Fresh is best for the brightest citrus flavor.
- Mint – Optional garnish, but it adds a pop of color and freshness.
The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
Optional Variations
This recipe has not been tested with all of these substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
- Rim It: Dip the rim of your glass in agave or lime juice, then into coarse salt or sugar mixed with lime zest.
- Spicy Watermelon Margarita: Blend in ½ to 1 jalapeño (seeded) and add a Tajin rim.
- Watermelon Margarita on the Rocks: Use fresh (unfrozen) watermelon and strain the juice. Serve over ice with a shot of tequila.
How to Make Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
Step 1: Add frozen watermelon, tequila, sugar, lime juice, and a few mint leaves to a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: Pour into margarita glasses and garnish with mint, watermelon wedges, or lime rounds.
Serving & Topping Suggestions
- Serve in margarita or stemless wine glasses.
- Add fun garnishes like mint sprigs, lime wheels, or mini watermelon wedges.
- Make a margarita bar with different rim options (sugar, salt, Tajin) for a fun summer party setup.
Frozen Watermelon Margarita Expert Tips & Tricks
Freeze cubes in advance: Perfect way to use ripe summer watermelon and enjoy cocktails year-round.
Watch your pour: Add more or less tequila based on your preferences.
Make it into popsicles: Pour leftovers into molds and freeze for boozy paletas.
Watermelon cutting tip: Watch this video for my mom’s easy method for cutting watermelon!
Storage Instructions
Frozen watermelon margaritas are best enjoyed fresh, but you can pour any leftovers into popsicle molds or ice cube trays and freeze. Blend again before serving for a quick refresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
When you pop watermelon into the freezer, things get a little frosty. The 3-2-1 rule is a classic margarita ratio: 3 parts tequila, 2 parts triple sec (orange liqueur), and 1 part lime juice. It’s a great starting point for margaritas on the rocks. But for this frozen watermelon margarita, the fruit adds natural sweetness and volume, so the ratios are a little different.
Absolutely! In fact, freezing cubed watermelon is the best way to get that thick, slushy texture without watering down your drink. Just cube it, spread it on a baking sheet, and freeze until solid. Then transfer to a freezer bag and use as needed.
Start with frozen fruit (like watermelon) instead of ice, and don’t over-blend. Frozen fruit keeps the flavor concentrated and avoids dilution. If your margarita seems too runny, add a few more frozen cubes and blend again.
They can! Since frozen margaritas often use fruit and sweeteners to balance the flavor, it’s easy to pour in a little extra tequila. Always taste and adjust to your liking—and remember they go down easy, so sip responsibly. 😉
More Refreshing Drink Recipes
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Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, seeded, cubed and frozen
- ½ cup silver tequila
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 lime, freshly squeezed
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Blend the frozen watermelon, tequila, sugar, and lime juice in a blender.
- Pour into margarita glasses.
- Add a sprig of mint, a small wedge of melon, and/or a lime round to the glass, then enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Rim It. Dip the rim of your (empty!) glass in agave or run a cut lime around the edge. Dip into a plate filled with coarse salt and/or sugar mixed with fresh lime zest for a little added flavor and sparkle.
- Spicy Watermelon Margarita – In the mood for a tongue-tingling combo? Make a frozen watermelon jalapeño margarita by tossing in ½ – 1 sliced and seeded jalapeño, or add more to taste. Add a Tajin rim for added spice!
- Watermelon Margarita on the Rocks – Wondering how to make a watermelon margarita without having it give you a brain freeze? Not to worry. Blend unfrozen watermelon, sugar, lime juice, and a splash of water until smooth. Pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove the pulp. Pour the watermelon juice mixture over ice, add a shot of tequila, stir and serve!
- Cube & freeze watermelon while it’s in season so you can enjoy it all year long. I tend to make these delicious watermelon mint margaritas all the way up until Halloween because I’m a true summer girl at heart.
- The easiest way to cut a watermelon is using a trick my mom taught me. Check out this video to see it in action!
- Have leftovers? Freeze them into boozy margarita paletas!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography: Jenna Sparks
I made this yesterday on a very hot July 4th and it was perfect! Refreshing and easy to drink. My watermelon was perfectly ripe, but, I used a little too much sugar! Stick with the recipe and you will love it. Your recipes are always great and am so glad I found you!
Very refreshing. My concern is your method of slicing the watermelon those are dangerous knife slices. Your hand is very exposed.
Incredible watermelon margaritas that are exactly what I need right now. It is getting closer to 100s, so sipping on one or two of these would be the perfect way to enjoy the evening!
These look amazingly refreshing!
What a great video, did not know you could freeze watermelon. Your margarita sounds refreshing!
Let me get well, than I’ll make me one or two. This video makes my mouth water, and the watermelon is already in the freezer. I just need the tequila, yum yum. Mom