Margarita Watermelon

Name: Margarita Watermelon
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 watermelon, cut into triangles; 1 c. tequila; 1/3 c. triple sec; 1/4 c. freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/4 c. margarita salt, for garnish; Zest of 1 lime, for garnish

By Lindsay FunstonUpdated: May 4, 2022

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

3 Ratings

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

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Need to jazz up your usual cocktail this summer? Turn an ordinary watermelon into a perfect margarita by soaking wedges in tequila and sprinkling salt and lime zest all over! It's the perfect treat for a hot, sweltering day.

Follow our step-by-step on the best way to cut a watermelon and be sure to use a dish large enough so that all the slices of watermelon can be in contact with the alcohol for best results. Afterwards, save the liquid from soaking and use it in a Frozen Watermelon Margarita! Waste not, want not!

Have you tried this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!

Editor's note: The introduction to this recipe was updated on May 4, 2022 to include more information.

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Directions

1. Step 1Place watermelon in a large dish or baking sheet. Pour over tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Let soak 1 hour.
2. Step 2On a small plate, mix together salt and lime zest.
3. Step 3Dip watermelon slices in salt mixture before serving.