RECIPE: The Best Watermelon Margarita with Mint (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret ingredient in margaritas? ›

The secret to the perfect margarita, we discovered, is to skip Cointreau/orange liqueur altogether and replace it with freshly squeezed orange juice. The difference is remarkable.

Vodka: Any vodka works, I used Tito's, but you could even use tequila and make these into watermelon margaritas! While this drink calls for vodka, it's very versatile and virtually any liquor will work, white rum, tequila etc. Lime Juice: Lemon juice also works, but I love the combination of lime and watermelon!

A splash of fruit juice can also add some more flavor to your margaritas. Grapefruit juice will give a tart, slightly sour flavor, while pineapple juice creates a more tropical-tasting drink. "Citrus-based juices are essential for balancing out the sweetness of a margarita," David Alan told Insider.

To make margaritas, add watermelon juice, lime juice, tequila and a handful of ice to a co*cktail shaker and shake vigorously to combine. Sample a small amount and adjust flavor as needed, adding more watermelon juice for sweetness, lime juice for acidity, or tequila for booziness.

Combine tequila, olive juice, lime juice, triple sec, simple syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the glass over ice cubes. Garnish with olives and onions.

Traditionally, orange has always been a classic pairing for any agave-based spirit, providing a sweeter complement without overpowering the notes of the agave. In Margaritas, the inclusion of triple sec provides a luscious, warm citric note that counterbalances the lime juice's high acidity.

What Fruit Goes Well with Watermelon. Watermelon goes well with a variety of fruits, including strawberries, bananas, and tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple. The more frozen fruit you add, the thicker the smoothie will be. My favorite fruit to pair with watermelon is strawberry.

Just as important as the style of tequila is the use of a high-quality orange liqueur. Part of the Daisy category of co*cktails, the Margarita calls for triple sec such as Cointreau for sweetness and balance. Though some may opt for agave nectar instead, the addition of the liqueur is what makes a true Margarita.

If you prefer a bit more flavor to your margarita or love a Paloma co*cktail, fruit juice is an easy way to give a bit more oomph and sweetness to a basic margarita, which just contains lime. Grapefruit juice perfectly complements the lime juice and tequila, while adding a good balance of sour, sweet, and tangy.

What is a Candyman margarita? ›

The Candyman Margarita is a fun and frightening addition to the family of margaritas, with sweet, sour, citrus, berry and candy notes. A co*cktail so delicious it'll make you say Candyman five times! It's the perfect margarita for the tequila lover looking for a fun twist on the classic co*cktail.

How to Make a Mint Margarita. Combine tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, mint leaves, simple syrup and water in a co*cktail shaker. Alternatively, you can use a muddler more like a mojito. Then pour over a rimmed glass filled with crushed ice.

Also known as a drunken watermelon, the recipe calls for simply injecting vodka into a whole watermelon and letting it slowly seep into the fruit. When it's ready, just cut the melon into pieces and enjoy eating this delicious boozy summer treat.

In a co*cktail shaker, combine tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds (the bottom of a metal shaker should frost over). Fill glasses with fresh ice and strain margarita into both glasses. Garnish with lime wheels and serve.

Made with real lime juice concentrate, agave nectar and sea salt to deliver a unique mix of sweet, sour, salty and refreshing flavor in every sip. Bring a Truly pack to your next tailgate for the win!

The "Original Margarita" recipe, as given by Cointreau on their website, has slightly more of their own sweet liqueur: 1 part white tequila, 1⁄2 part Cointreau, and 1⁄2 part fresh squeezed lime juice.

If you don't have triple sec handy, you can substitute with another good-quality orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or Cointreau. For a non-alcoholic substitute you can add fresh orange juice, or agave nectar/simple syrup, to add a touch of sweetness.