Margaritas are the perfect sweet and savory cocktail for festive gatherings all year round—but summer is really the time for this drink. Tart with lemon and the taste of fresh mint, that’s exactly watermelon margarita It also glows from within thanks to the addition of blueberries. And when it’s made with Casamigos tequila, a small-format first liquor, this particular drink is high (plus George Clooney He’s part owner of the brand, so you’ll feel like drinking it!).
Want more help while making this watermelon cocktail in your own home? Here are some other fruits you can mix in this drink, tips for making the best margarita of your life and how to serve your watermelon margarita in style.
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Other Margarita Flavors You Can Try
The classic margarita you usually encounter in a restaurant smells of lemon, orange (from Cointreau or Triple Sec) and the smooth taste of tequila – and that’s it. But speeding up the flavor of this drink is a no-brainer during the summer as there are plenty of juicy, ripe fruits on the market – and it’s easy to pick out a watermelon that’s ripe at this time of year.
But if watermelon isn’t your jam, fresh or frozen mangoes are an excellent alternative, such as strawberries, raspberries, peaches, or blackberries. You can make a fruit margarita in a blender in no time with frozen fruit of your choice and some extra ice.
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Best tips for making margaritas
Cocktail mixing isn’t a blatant science, but you can dramatically improve the results of your watermelon margarita recipe by following a few clever tips.
- For starters, don’t use packets of lemon juice in this drink. Fresh limes are infinitely better and easier to find and prepare.
- Then, you can sweeten the margins to suit your taste with a bit of simple syrup or honey in the mug.
- Cooling the glassware for 20 minutes before pouring the margarita is also a nice touch and adds a fun touch to the garnish.
- A wheel of lime is popular, but you can also put a few blueberries or small cubes of watermelon on a toothpick and screw it over the edge.
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How to serve a watermelon margarita
For easy serving at your next outdoor party or barbecue, consider making a batch of margaritas in a pitcher and then letting your guests pour it themselves. You can also make a plate of salt and lemon juice so that people can decide if they want a salty rim of the glass or not. And don’t forget a nice paper straw and a napkin, especially if you’re serving frozen fish because the cups will get sweaty on a hot day. Finally, don’t stress if you don’t have the typical margarita cups to serve your drinks in (honestly, these are cups that are too roomy and impractical to hold – we said there!). Alternatively, any standard martini glass or wine glass such as highballs or double old fashioned will work.
And if you have watermelon left over, you have plenty of additional fun watermelon recipes to add to your party favors. Consider using it as a savory sauce for your roast chicken, adding some sweet watermelon muffins to your dessert table,
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