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    Watermelon Margarita Recipe

    Published: Jul 12, 2019 · Modified: May 29, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 32 Comments

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    Watermelon margarita recipe with Tropicana®  Watermelon. Easy cocktail recipe using Tequila and naturally flavor watermelon juice. This watermelon margarita recipe is so refreshing and perfect for Memorial Day, girls' night, or any other occasion.

    kickin' watermelon margarita with Tropicana Watermelon juice

     

    Watermelon Margarita Recipe

    Following up on that last tip, I am really excited about a little drink I came up with called a “Kickin’ Watermelon Margarita.” It is sooooo good, with the light and fresh taste of watermelon and a little kick of spice in each sip.

    This watermelon margarita is delicious! It's one of our most popular drink recipes! 

     

    kickin' watermelon margarita with Tropicana Watermelon juice

    The Ingredients for Kickin’ Watermelon Margarita

    To make this summer margarita, you just need 3 ingredients: Tropicana Watermelon, lime, chile-lime powder, and tequila!

    kickin' watermelon margarita with Tropicana Watermelon juice

     

    The other ingredient that makes my new cocktail drink really stand out is the chili-lime powder.

    You can throw a dash of chili-lime powder into the drink or add it in with the salt on the rim of the glass, or both. It gives a spicy little chili kick to your taste buds, something that I think compliments the smooth watermelon flavor.

    kickin' watermelon margarita with Tropicana Watermelon juice

    I first started using chili-lime powder on fruits and vegetables a couple of years back and oftentimes use it on cucumbers, watermelon, and other juicy fruits and vegetables. This is the first time I’ve tried it in a cocktail. If it’s not for you, then scaling the drink back to just a standard Watermelon Margarita recipe is perfectly alright…it’s just as delicious!

    kickin' watermelon margarita with Tropicana Watermelon juice

     

    How to Make the Best and Easiest Watermelon Margarita

    Making a simple margarita from scratch is easy. Here's how to do it. 

    Step 1. Get a Cocktail Shaker

    If you want a smoother and best-tasting drink, use a cocktail shaker. If you don't have a cocktail shaker, use a coffee mug with a lid. 

    Step 2. Mix All of The Ingredients

    Simply add Tropicana Watermelon, Tequila, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to the cocktail shaker then start shaking for about 30 seconds. 

    Step 3. Salt the Rim of a Cocktail Glass

    • On a paper towel spread moderate amounts of kosher salt and chili-lime powder.
    • Wet the rim of a margarita or other glass and gently dab and press on a paper towel until the desired amount of salt and chili powder is applied. 

    Step 4. Pour the Margarita into a Cocktail Glass

    Pour margarita contents into a glass and serve over ice. 

    *If desired, toss in a pinch or two of chili lime powder directly into the margarita.

    Please note that I keep a 2 to 1 ratio of Tropicana® Watermelon drink to Tequila, which makes it very easy to adjust the recipe for more or fewer people. Feel free of course to make it more or less strong (my husband prefers a 1:1 ratio and says it still tastes amazing).

     

    5 Tips For Hosting A Girls-Night-In Party

    1.      Theme Parties Rule:  Including a simple theme for a party will get your guests thinking and planning ahead of time.  The buildup makes it all the better!  Even a simple $1 moustache prop to make it a “Moustaches and Martinis” party will make for really fun pics and raise the fun-factor for the whole event.  
    2.      Name the Party:  “Polyester Flashback”,  “Southern Bells Raising Hell” and  “80s Ladies” are just a few from our list. Going along with my first rule, it just adds to the fun of it.  It makes the invitation / Evite look cooler, too!
    3.      Banish the Boys:  My husband stayed home during one of my girls night in parties and tried his best to stay out of our way--he stayed in the garage working on who knows what. We only saw him a couple of times, but afterwards, he and I decided that he should be out of the house for the duration of those parties. It works out though, as he and the rest of the guys now coordinate their Texas Hold’em Poker parties on the same nights.
    4.      Prepare a Playlist: The last thing you want to do is worry about running over to change the song every five minutes, or hearing ads pop-up between your songs (talk about a buzzkill). Especially for theme parties, you want to set the right mood with your music. Have fun with it, and don’t worry too much about whether someone might not like this song or that… after all, it’s a party!     
    5.      Have a Special Drink for the Night:  A special cocktail or non-alcoholic drink for the night will be a hit if it’s unique and tastes good. It shows your guests that you put a little extra time and thought into the evening. I usually strive to make a drink that is pretty to look at, possibly by adding a little fruit or extra garnish.  These little things go a long way for presentation and taste.

    Hope you'll enjoy this easy cocktail recipe w/ Tropicana Watermelon: Watermelon Margarita recipe!

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    Kickin' Watermelon Margarita

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    This watermelon margarita recipe is so refreshing and perfect for Memorial Day, girls' night, or any other occasion.
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    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course cocktail
    Cuisine American, American, Mexican
    Servings 2

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups Tropicana® Watermelon
    • 1 cup Tequila
    • ¼ fresh lime, (squeezed)

    Serving:

    • ice
    • kosher salt
    • chili-lime powder

    Instructions
     

    • Add Tropicana watermelon, Tequila, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to the cocktail shaker then start shaking for about 30 seconds.  If you prefer a frozen margarita then mix in a blender with ¼ to ½ cup of ice.
    • On a paper towel spread moderate amounts of kosher salt and chili-lime powder. Wet the rim of a margarita or other glass and gently dab and press on a paper towel until the desired amount of salt and chili powder is applied. 
    • Pour margarita contents into a glass and serve over ice.  *If desired, toss in a pinch or two of chili lime powder directly into the margarita.

    Notes

    **I keep a 2 to 1 ratio of Tropicana® Watermelon drink to Tequila, which makes it very easy to adjust the recipe for more or fewer people. Feel free of course to make it more or less strong (my husband prefers a 1:1 ratio and says it still tastes amazing).
    Keyword Watermelon Margarita
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    Comments

    1. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle

      November 21, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      Watermelon juice? That sounds awesome! Watermelon is my favorite fruit. I can't wait to try it and the cocktail recipe.

    2. Paula Schuck

      November 21, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      That's an amazing cocktail. I love a fruity cocktail, and a watermelon version is a nice twist.

    3. Kerri (@KerriOlkjer)

      November 21, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      I need these in my life. Maybe a great after Thanksgiving cocktail, hmm...

    4. TravelingWellForLess (@TravelWell4Less)

      November 21, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      Yum, I love watermelon juice. Those watermelon margaritas look absolutely delicious. Love the soft subtle pink color. And your styling is on point!

    5. beckysbestbites

      November 21, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      What a tasty cocktail perfect for any girls' night out or in! The watermelon flavor of the cocktail sounds delish!!

    6. Gwendolyn Mulholland

      November 21, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      This Tropicana Watermelon looks amazing. I have never seen this before and will be looking for it at the grocery.

    7. Wendy Polisi

      November 22, 2016 at 3:13 am

      This is refreshing and it would be perfect this coming Holidays.

    8. Nikki

      November 22, 2016 at 3:38 am

      It looks good, and it would be perfect this coming Holidays! It looks yummy!

    9. Rebecca Swenor

      November 22, 2016 at 4:41 am

      I didn't know that Tropicana had the Watermelon juice. This is awesome and I am for sure going to be trying the kickein watermelon margarita recipe for my holiday parties. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    10. The Mad Mommy

      November 22, 2016 at 6:45 am

      This looks so tasty and I love the color! I could definitely go for a few margaritas this week!

    11. OurFamilyWorld

      November 22, 2016 at 6:50 am

      The drink looks and sounds delicious. This is perfect not just for holiday entertaining, but also during date nights.

    12. uprunforlife

      November 22, 2016 at 7:40 am

      This sounds delicious. I will have to try the watermelon juice.

    13. Kathy

      November 22, 2016 at 9:10 am

      This looks so good. I could go for this drink right now. This would actually be nice to have during Thanksgiving!

    14. Melissa

      November 22, 2016 at 9:33 am

      Wow this looks fantastic! You did an amazing job with these photos too! I would love to share a drink like this with you and discuss how I can up my game to be half as good as you. 🙂 Seriously!

    15. Ann Bacciaglia

      November 22, 2016 at 11:44 am

      I would love to have a girls night at my place. Thanks for all the great tips.

    16. The Trophy WifeStyle

      November 22, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      Oooo now this sounds like one deliciousness cocktail!! I just give it a try!!!

    17. Mrs. Emma Spellman

      November 22, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      This looks really good! I am also excited because my 2 year old loves watermelon and I bet he will go crazy for this!

    18. Jenny

      November 22, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      Yummy. I haven't seen this version of tropicana at the store yet, but I'll keep an eye out. I did have a really good watermelon margarita in Mazatlan made with real watermelon. It was delish!

    19. Stephanie Pass

      November 23, 2016 at 12:38 am

      This sounds just delicious! I love watermelon and I love margaritas!

    20. Lynndee

      November 23, 2016 at 6:32 am

      What a pretty looking drink! Bet it tastes delicious as it looks too. I'll tell the hubs to prepare some on Thanksgiving. 🙂

    21. Tiffany @ Parsnips + Pastries

      November 23, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      your photography is just stunning 🙂 xo, Tiffany http://www.parsnipsandpastries.com

    22. Gabriel Bregg

      November 24, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      Margaritas are such a great base to make an endless array of drinks with. This looks great.

    23. Eloise

      November 24, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      now that's a drink I would love to try! I'll have to keep this in mind for future parties, thanks for sharing!

    24. Krystal

      November 25, 2016 at 3:08 am

      If I go to a restaurant and see watermelon margaritas, I almost always order it! It is such a fun combo, but I love it even more that you can make it at home. yUM!

    25. rika agustini

      November 25, 2016 at 5:41 pm

      Hi Tiffany, Thanks so much for the kind words! I just visited your site, it's beautiful!

    26. Marielle Altenor

      November 27, 2016 at 3:09 pm

      We always buy Tropicana® Watermelon in our home but I never thought to mix it like that! That's going to be my summer recipe for drinks!

    27. lovelysilvia

      November 28, 2016 at 12:18 am

      This drink looks and sounds delicious! I was thinking of making a Sangria for the upcoming holiday seasons but I just may have to try this instead.

      Silvia
      http://www.lovelysilvia.com

    28. mrsmuffintop

      November 29, 2016 at 11:07 am

      This looks like it should have been on my rotation ages ago. But more importantly: how can I get invited to one of your parties?!?! 🙂

    29. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen

      December 12, 2016 at 5:14 pm

      Oh wow! This looks really good and your photos are amazing!!

    30. Sarah E Crisp

      August 17, 2017 at 10:33 am

      Where did you get that tray from!

    31. rika agustini

      August 17, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      Hi Sarah, I got it from HomeGoods 🙂

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