Margaritas are one of my all-time favorite cocktails. I whip up a watermelon version in the warmer months that’s a total hit in the Bauer house (I cannot make them fast enough).

You can also skip the alcohol for a yummy lycopene-rich mocktail.

Try my Blackberry Margarita and Raspberry Mojito!

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Watermelon Margarita

I whip up a watermelon version in the warmer months that’s a total hit. You can also skip the alcohol for a yummy lycopene-rich mocktail.
Yield: 2 drinks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups diced watermelon, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 ounces tequila
  • 6 to 8 watermelon “ice cubes”, cut watermelon into small cubes and freeze

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Puree watermelon in blender for about 30 seconds, or until it becomes watermelon juice. Add lime juice and tequila and blend for another 5 seconds. Pour watermelon margarita into 2 glasses and add 3 to 4 watermelon “ice cubes” into each.
  • Garnish with optional watermelon slices on rim and enjoy.

Notes

Makes 2 servings (about 1 to 1½ cups each).
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 110Carbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 10g— Natural Sugar: 10g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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