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

Margarita Watermelon

By Norann Oleson

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Margarita watermelon

Watermelons, by themselves, are already delicious. Just imagine biting into a fresh, juicy, sweet watermelon. It’s like getting a taste of tropical paradise, if you ask me!

Still, did you know that there’s a way you can fancy up your watermelon? Believe it or not, a Margarita Watermelon is one way to do it!

Now we all know that margaritas are drinks, but a Margarita Watermelon is a special way of infusing this delectable fruit with the refreshing taste of a margarita. The best part is you get to “eat” your Margarita Watermelon instead of just drinking it!

Making this delightful dessert is fairly easy and only takes a few steps: combine the ingredients of a classic margarita: tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice. Pour the cocktail over watermelon triangles arranged on a baking sheet. Let the watermelon slices soak in the margarita for an hour and voila! Instant Margarita Watermelon! Of course, you can’t forget the salt and lime zest, which are also mainstays in enjoying the perfect margarita.

I think what really makes this recipe work is the mixture of familiar and beloved flavors, savoring them all at once. Biting into your Margarita Watermelon, you get that natural, juicy sweetness of the fruit that goes so well with the subtle tang of the lime juice, the earthy and rich spirit of tequila, and the orangey taste of triple sec. It’s refreshing, surprisingly balanced, and smooth.

If you’re looking for something to get everyone excited for at your next get-together, then this Margarita Watermelon will definitely be a winner! Make sure you have enough to go around because, before you know it, your guests are going to start looking for seconds!