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    Published Aug 3, 2020 (Updated Mar 11, 2025) by Heather Bilyeu

    Frozen Watermelon and Mint Margarita

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    Frozen Watermelon and Mint Margarita is the perfect slushy adult beverage this summer! This watermelon margarita is light and refreshing and will be a new favorite.

    There is nothing better than a slushy adult beverage in the summer.

    Am I right?!

    Ice cold and by the pool is how I will take this watermelon and mint margarita please and thank you. Oh and with a side of chips and salsa if possible too. ?

    This recipe can be made for just 1 or a pitcher full for all your friends. With just a couple fresh and simple summer ingredients, this marg will be your new favorite in no time!

    3 glasses of watermelon and mint margaritas on a pink board with a bottle of tequila and lime slies next to it

    Ingredients Needed

    • Frozen watermelon cubes
    • Tequila
    • Lime Juice
    • Mint leaves
    • Mint simple syrup
    • Lime seltzer water
    • Ice
    bowl of frozen watermelon with mint leave, limes slices and bottle of tequlia

    PRO TIP - make sure you get good quality tequila that you actually like. There is literally nothing worse than cheap tequila. Barf. No, thank you. I used Casamigos tequila for this recipe.

    Mint Simple Syrup

    1. To a medium saucepan, add in 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and 5-10 mint leaves.
    2. Place on the stove over medium heat and bring up to a low boil.
    3. Once at a low boil, turn down to medium-low heat and cook for 10 minutes. Stir to dissolve the sugar completely.
    4. Once finished, remove the mint leaves and store in a mason jar in the fridge until needed.

    Mint simple syrup can be used in Iced Coffee or any other cocktail or summery drink that you like!

    How to Make

    1. Freeze your watermelon. Cut a fresh watermelon into bite-size chunks. Spread out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer for about an hour or until the watermelon is completely frozen. Store in a freezer-safe bag until ready to use.
    2. To a large blender add 1 cup of frozen watermelon chunks, 1 shot (1.5 ounces) of tequila, juice of ½ lime, 2 fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon of mint simple syrup, 4 ounces of lime sparkling water, and a handful of ice.
    3. Turn the blender on high for 60 seconds to thoroughly blend everything together and make a slushy marg consistency.
    4. Salt the rim of your glass. To a shallow bowl or plate add margarita salt and the zest of ½ lime. Using the other half of the lime, rim the glass with lime juice, then place it on top of the salt and lime zest. Turn around on all sides making sure to coat the rim entirely.
    5. Pour your frozen margarita into your cup. Top with a spring of mint and a straw and enjoy!
    3 glasses of watermelon marg with straws and mint inside

    If you are not a tequila fan, no worries! Use vodka instead!

    And you can also make this a virgin drink! Just skip any alcohol and make a normal to have yourself refreshing watermelon and mint slushy!

    me drinking a margarita in my kicthen leaning over my counter with a bowl of watermelon, a blender, and a bottle of tequila next to me

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    • Author: Heather Bilyeu
    • Total Time: 15 Minutes
    • Yield: 1
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    Description

    Frozen Watermelon and Mint Margarita is the perfect slushy adult beverage this summer! This watermelon margarita is light and refreshing and will be a new favorite.


    Ingredients

    Scale

    Mint Simple Syrup

    • 1 Cup Sugar
    • 1 Cup Water
    • 1 Sprig of Mint Leaves (5-10 Leaves)

    Margarita for 1

    • 1 Cup Frozen Watermelon Cubes
    • 1 Shot Tequila (1.5 Ounce)
    • Juice of ½ Lime
    • 2 Mint Leaves
    • 1 Teaspoon Mint Simple Syrup*
    • 4 Ounces Lime Seltzer Water
    • Handful of Ice

    Pitcher of Watermelon and Mint Margarita (for 6)

    • 6 Cups Frozen Watermelon Cubes
    • 6 Shots Tequila (9 Ounces or 1 Cup)
    • Juice of 3 Limes
    • 12 Mint Leaves
    • 2 Tablespoons Mint Simple Syrup*
    • 24 Ounces (3 Cups) Lime Seltzer Water
    • 6 Large Handfuls of Ice


    Instructions

    Mint Simple Syrup

    1. To a medium saucepan, add in 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and 5-10 mint leaves.
    2. Place on the stove over medium heat and bring up to a low boil.
    3. Once at a low boil, turn down to medium-low heat and cook for 10 minutes. Stir to dissolve the sugar completely.
    4. Once finished, remove the mint leaves and store in a mason jar in the fridge until needed.

    Margarita 

    1. Freeze your watermelon. Cut a fresh watermelon into bite-size chunks. Spread out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer for about an hour or until the watermelon is completely frozen. Store in a freezer-safe bag until ready to use.
    2. To a large blender add frozen watermelon chunks, tequila, lime juice, mint leaves, mint simple syrup, lime sparkling water, and ice.
    3. Turn blender on high for 60 seconds to thoroughly blend everything together and make a slushy marg consistency.
    4. Salt the rim of your glass. To a shallow bowl or plate add margarita salt (affiliate link) and the zest of ½ lime. Using the other half of the lime, rim the glass with lime juice, then place it on top of the salt and lime zest. Turn around on all sides making sure to coat the rim entirely.
    5. Pour your frozen margarita into your cup. Top with a spring of mint and a straw and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Mint simple syrup can be used in Iced Coffee or any other cocktail or summery drink that you like!
    • If you want the marg to be sweeter, just add more of the simple syrup.
    • Make it a virgin! Skip the alcohol and proceed with the rest of the recipe making this a delicious Watermelon and Mint slushy!
    • If you do not like tequila, use vodka instead.
    • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 Minutes
    • Category: Drinks/Cocktails
    • Method: Cooking
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 glass
    • Calories: 99
    • Sugar: 13.4 g
    • Sodium: 25.7 mg
    • Fat: 0.3 g
    • Carbohydrates: 20.5 g
    • Fiber: 0.7 g
    • Protein: 1.1 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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