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Watermelon Margarita in a rocks glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Watermelon Margarita recipe

ShakenRocks glassCubed ice15% ABV190 kcal

The Watermelon Margarita is a shaken agave cocktail, made with tequila blanco, watermelon juice, triple sec and more, served in a rocks glass over ice. It is citrusy.

Strength: about 15% ABV in the glass, roughly 21 g of alcohol and about 190 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Watermelon Margarita ingredients

Tequila blanco50 ml (1¾ oz)
Watermelon juice50 ml (1¾ oz)
Triple sec15 ml (½ oz)
Lime juice20 ml (¾ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Watermelon Margarita

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with a watermelon wedge and a chilli salt rim.
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Watermelon wedge and a chilli salt rim
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Watermelon Margarita: quick answers

How strong is a Watermelon Margarita?
About 15% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 21 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Watermelon Margarita?
About 190 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Watermelon Margarita served in?
A rocks glass, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Watermelon Margarita have?
4 in total: tequila blanco, watermelon juice, triple sec and lime juice.

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