Lately I’ve been buying a watermelon, cutting it in half, scooping the flesh into my blender with an ice cream scoop (<– the best way to do it, btw) blending, then straining to get a pitcher-full of sweet, red, hydrating watermelon juice in just minutes. I’ve been drinking it first thing in the morning, taking an insulated bottle full to the beach, and, in a stroke of genius, splashing in a little gin or tequila for some nighttime fun.
Finding myself with an abundance of jalapeños after making this recipe, and craving a little balance for the natural sweetness of watermelon, I ended up throwing in some jalapeño slices and fresh lime juice to my watermelon + tequila drink and a margarita was born. Salted rims are totally optional, but I’m totally into that salty-sweet-spicy-tangy sip so I never skip the salt!
While this post is in no way sponsored by them, I recently discovered 123 Organic Tequila and am totally in love. They’re bottled in hand-blown recycled glass bottles with recycled paper labels and made in small batches with only organic agave. I used their Tequila Blanco Uno for these margaritas but any silver/clear tequila you love will work here!
So, grab yourself bottle of tequila and a watermelon, and let’s do this thing!
(Psst: if you’re not much of an alcohol drinker/want to keep these kid-friendly, watermelon juice with lime and some sparkling water is a totally killer combo and a fun mocktail/party drink).
These margaritas are quick, easy, totally refreshing, a little spicy, and absolutely perfect on a random Tuesday in the middle of summer. Invite a friend over, put out a bowl of chips and salsa, blend up some fresh watermelon juice, and you’re set for the evening.
Trust me, you’re going to want to keep this recipe in your back pocket all summer long. If you make it, let me know what you think by leaving a comment here, or taking a picture and sharing it with me on Instagram! I love seeing my recipes in your kitchen. Drink responsibly, friends!
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