Refreshing frozen margaritas to enjoy outside in the warm weather. These tasty Watermelon Lime Frozen Margaritas are simply made with only 3 ingredients. As long as watermelon is frozen ahead of time, it will take just a few minutes to blend and serve.

frozen watermelon margarita in a margarita glass with a lime on the rim.

WATERMELON FROZEN MARGARITAS

This week feels like a week-long July 4th celebration.

I’m actually not as excited about it as you might think because the neighbors are driving me little bananas. It’s not me that is celebrating but rather listening to the constant boom of fireworks around the neighborhood late into the night. It scares kids and pets too.

This year, we decided to go away as fast from fireworks as possible because our neighborhood gets so crazy with fireworks. It feels like being in the middle of the firework itself when it goes off. It’s a nightmare and none of us can sleep until after 2 am.

Believe it or not, my little guy would rather sleep than go and watch fireworks. The baby was scared by just the few that were set off early this weekend. So we’re running away to a more peaceful place, my mommy’s house and I’m bringing tequila with me!

watermelon chunks in a food processor with lime zest and juice.

I’m grabbing the kids and we’re heading for my mom’s house, whose neighbors are not as loaded with fireworks as mine are. A peaceful family celebration and lots of margaritas are what’s in store for me this holiday week.

Yes, frozen margaritas and some tasty grilled chicken kebabs sounds like the perfect Fourth of July evening. Kids are getting the giant sparklers that they love, so everyone will be happy.

pouring the frozen margarita into a glass.

FROZEN MARGARITAS

Do you know what I love the most about these margaritas?

I love that all I need are 3 ingredients and a strong blender. The worst part about a frozen drink is always the fact that it melts and you are left with a watered down drink. More often than not, frozen drinks are made with ice so it waters down the drinks as it melts, especially in the hot weather outside.

To keep my blended drinks from being weakened by melted ice, I simply freeze the fruit that I will be using to make it. Of course, I have to remember to do that ahead of time and it works if you’re using the actual fruit and not a mix.

above shot of frozen margarita in a glass with limes on the side as garnish.

HOW TO MAKE FROZEN WATERMELON MARGARITAS

Start by getting a nice, juicy, seedless watermelon. Cut the watermelon into slices and cut off the rind. Cut watermelon meat into about 1/2 inch cubes.

Place watermelon cubes into a gallon freezer bag, spread it evenly throughout the bag, and freeze for at least 4 hours. (You may need to use more bags if it’s a large watermelon.)

When you’re ready to make some frozen margaritas, just take out the freezer bag, hit it on the counter a few times to break apart the watermelon, and place as much as you need into the blender.

Add some lime juice, lime zest, and tequila. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

You can add salt or sugar to the grass rim if you wish.

top of a frozen margarita in a glass with lime wedges as garnish.

Watermelon frozen margarita in a margarita glass with limes on the rim of glass as garnish.

SOME MORE EASY RECIPES TO TRY:

Sunset Margarita (Mango Pineapple Margarita)

White Peach Margarita On The Rocks

Pineapple Champagne Cocktail

The Best Classic Margarita

close up photo of Watermelon margarita in glass with lime wedge as a garnish

Watermelon Lime Frozen Margarita

Delicious blend of frozen watermelon, lime, and tequila that make a perfect cocktail for a hot summer day.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Prep Time: 5

Freezing time: 4

Total Time: 4 5

Servings:

Calories: 130kcal

Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

▢ 5 lb watermelon (this should yield about 60 oz watermelon meat to freeze)
▢ 5 limes (juice all, zest 2)
▢ 12 oz silver tequila (more if you wish)

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

AHEAD OF TIME (At least 4 hours before serving):
Cut the watermelon into slices and cut off the rind. Cut watermelon meat into about 1/2 inch cubes.
Place watermelon cubes into a gallon freezer bag, spread it evenly throughout the bag, and freeze for at least 4 hours. (You may need to use more bags if it’s a large watermelon.)
When you’re ready to make some frozen margaritas, just take out the freezer bag, hit it on the counter a few times to break apart the watermelon, and place as much as you need into the blender.
Add lime zest, lime juice, and tequila to the blender as well and blend until all smooth.
Depending on how much you need to make at a time, cut the recipe in half or thirds to make separate batches of margaritas.
You can adjust amount of tequila according to your preference.
Note: watermelon is already pretty sweet so adding a sugar rim will make this cocktail quite sweet. You may choose to add salt to the rim or nothing at all.

Notes

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Watermelon Frozen Margaritas