I’m channeling my inner college student today. Thirsty Thursday it is.
Remember when you were 20 years old, could throw back half a case of beers on a Thursday night, get up and go to class at 8 am, and somehow retain enough information to pass a final exam?
Those were the days.
Too bad half a case of beers would put today’s me in a coma and a subsequent 5-day hangover. Woof.
But I can still have Thirsty Thursday. Only… I’ll take a couple delicious Fresh Watermelon Margaritas instead!
I made these last Thursday and posted a little preview on Instagram. Everyone had watermelon marg envy and I had to leak the recipe to a few people (who all made them and gave high praises, fyi). With so much interest, I thought I should post them ASAP this week. But I just couldn’t get behind tequila on a Tuesday. I’m so old, you guys.
There were a couple different inspirations for this drink. When I redid my site recently, and organized my recipe index, I realized that this blog is seriously lacking in cocktail recipes. There are exactly 3 cocktail recipes on this site (does sangria even count?) and I haven’t made one since 2011. Two thousand eleven. That’s just crazypants.
So it was time.
Then there was this lonely watermelon. Sitting in my fridge. For days. Weeks? Mostly because I was too lazy to cut it up. As I was pondering delicious cocktails, I remembered the watermelon and it was just all uphill from there.
So here it is. The most delicious thing you will drink all summer!
- ~3 cups fresh watermelon cubes
- 3 oz tequila
- 1½ oz triple sec/grand marnier/other orange liquer
- Juice of 1½ fresh limes
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- Combine everything in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Serve over ice in a sugar-rimmed glass.
So easy, delicious and PRETTY! Hurrah! Of course you can taste test it and adjust the ingredients to your personal preference. Some people dig the tequila flavor, some people like it more tart and limey… you get the idea. I liked how the sugar rim brought out the watermelon flavor. However, after we drank these, I was thinking about rimming the glasses in chili-lime salt (the kind they sprinkle on watermelon and other fruits at little Mexican stands). I’ve never actually had the watermelon/chili-lime combo but it’s really popular around here so it must be good!!
What’s your favorite summer cocktail? Clearly I am in need of ideas!
Love this drink for Thirsty Thursday! And I definitely can’t drink like I used to! 🙂 Sounds like the perfect summer drink!
Looks so refreshing. Love everything with watermelon involved 😉
I think you’re also channeling your inner Beyonce. “I’ve been drinking…watermellon!” Haha, when I make these I am going to be singing that nonstop. These sound delicious and refreshing!
If you’re taking requests, my favorite drink of all time is a mudslide! I’d love an at-home version. Any time I’ve made my own, it isn’t nearly as good as the restaurant version.
Maybe you should do a twist on a mojito! ORRR maybe we each do that and debut them on the same day!!! Happy hour together but across the country?
Those look incredible! I will have to try them.
I love a good wine cooler or rum & coke slushie in the summer.
Have a great weekend!
Oh wow, I neeeeed a watermelon margarita in my live today! They look so refreshing and delicious! Happy week-end!
This looks so delicious and refreshing…what a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
I need one of these in my hand asap! Why have I never thought to make watermelon margaritas before?! I think I’m in love and I want one right now 🙂
So fun!! I don’t have any cocktail recipes at all on my site. I am kind of a fake drinker. Ha! If you catch me with a glass of wine, chances are it is half juice! 🙂 But I want to try these! So perfect for summer!
This looks like the ultimate summer recipe. Pass me a glass..or two 🙂
This looks so refreshing! I found your recipe over at the Two Cup Tuesday link party. I host Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday and would love it if you would come over and share this recipe. I’m sure our party goers would love it! Here is the link http://bit.ly/1mF7z6K. Have a wonderful day!!
Great shot and and the sugar rim idea sounds interesting!
Hi Jess
This is a Tickle My Tastebuds feature at I’m Not a Trophy Wife on Tuesday! Thanks for linking up and please join the party this week too!!! laura