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by Todd + Diane
Watermelon margaritas don’t have to be boring. Our quirky version is fun and entertaining. And best of all, it isdelicious!
Watermelon Margaritas Recipe
Our love for fresh watermelon this time of year grows as the watermelons become more sweet as they ripen on the vine. We went as far as to share our tip on spanking a watermelon to find the ripest and juiciest one. This technique has definitely helped us during our raging watermelon cravings while enduringthis humid Southern California summer. But nothing is as fun and funny as this “inside a watermelon” juicing technique that we saw on buzzfeed and our friend Deb’s post on Facebook.This recipefor making watermelon margaritas is perfectly legit. Don’t let the electric mixer blades fool you. Guys are even using drills and coat hangers!
Video of fun inside-a-watermelon margarita recipe:
Fresh Ingredients
Fresh watermelon, good tequila, homemade simple syrup, orange bittersand fresh lime juice is all you need. Why this technique is so fabulous because it’s actually really fun and it’s perfect for fueling a thirsty crowd. And best of all, it’s a conversation piece, a crowd pleaser and will bring a load full of belly laughs when everyone finds out how you made it. Food should always be fun with friends, especially when there’s margaritas involved. Sure, it’s much easier to make it the traditional way where you muddle the watermelon inside the glass or make it all in a blender. But if you want a good laugh and some entertainment at your next party, this inside a watermelon margarita version is hilariously fun.
Have fun and drink safely ! -diane and todd
You can also pour into a pitcher & serve from there
perfect to serve for a crowd
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Inside-a-Watermelon Margaritas
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
Chilling the watermelon the night before will give you a quick chill on the margaritas. The ingredients are to taste, so add as much as you like based on your personal taste preference. And, of course, adjust as needed for different sized watermelons. A watermelon about 10-12 pound will be a good size that will allow the beater blades from the hand mixer to reach all the way through and around the inside of the watermelon. If your watermelon is any larger, you might need to use an immersion blender with a longer reach or use the drill and coat hanger method. Watch the video on our blog write up to see how we made these. If you want to use triple sec then don't use the orange bitters & simple syrup combination. Add your triple sec to taste.
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Ingredients
- 1 (1) seedless, ripe watermelon (about 10-12 pounds (4.5-5.5 kg). Anything larger, the beater blades won't reach inside to blend)
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) Tequila (or to taste)
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lime juice (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) simple syrup (see Notes at end of recipe)
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) orange bitters (or to taste).
- sea salt for rimming glasses(optional)
- lime slices for garnish (optional)
- ice
- one 6-8 ounce paper or plastic cup
Instructions
Carefully cut a hole in the watermelon large enough to fit your beater blade. Push the blade into the watermelon hole and slowly blend the watermelon interior into juice. Make sure to scrape all the way to the sides and bottom of the watermelon to maximize juice.
Ladle out about 1 cup of watermelon juice to make room for the rest of the liquid ingredients. You can reserve the 1 cup of removed juice and make a separate margarita later.
Add tequila, lime juice, simple syrup and orange bitters. Insert the beater blades back into the watermelon to mix the margarita and combine all the ingredients.
Cut out the bottom of a paper/plastic cup. Cut out a section of the cup so it fits into the watermelon hole to use as a spout to pour. If necessary, round out the hole in the watermelon so the cup fits smoothly against the edges and insert the cup into the watermelon hole.
Rub some lime juice on rim of glasses and roll rim in sea salt (optional). Add ice to glasses and top with watermelon margarita and lime garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
Simple Syrup Recipe:
Basically equal parts water and sugar dissolved together. We'll usually make a bigger batch and use as needed.
- 2 cups (480ml)Water
- 2 cups (400g) Sugar
- Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool. After cool, store in refrigerator until ready to use.
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Nutrition Information per Serving
Calories: 253kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 3g, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 648mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 42g, Vitamin A: 3200IU, Vitamin C: 48.6mg, Calcium: 42mg, Iron: 1.7mg
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, co*cktails, Gatherings & Parties
Calories: 253
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12 comments on ““Inside a Watermelon” Margaritas – Fresh & Perfect For A Crowd”
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Yasmin — May 19, 2023 @ 12:44 am Reply
This was such a clever idea. The margaritas were such a hit at my party. Now I’m making them for every single gathering we have.
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Stormie revalee — May 24, 2016 @ 1:35 pm Reply
Are you able to prepare it over night and leave it mixed and chill for the next day?
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— May 24, 2016 @ 9:43 pm Reply
We haven’t tried that yet, but based on past experience with other similar co*cktails, that should work fine. Have fun!
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edenpassante — September 23, 2015 @ 3:16 pm Reply
What a great idea to serve it out of the watermelon! I’ll have to try this next summer for sure!
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Dina — September 2, 2015 @ 5:28 pm Reply
Do you think a really high quality margarita mix would work in lieu of the simple syrup, lime juice & orange bitters? I’m going to be very short on time & energy, and wouldn’t use orange bitters again any time soon so would rather do that if I can.
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Paul jones — July 26, 2015 @ 4:59 pm Reply
What is simple syrup?
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— July 26, 2015 @ 11:08 pm Reply
Good question. It is an equal part sugar and water dissolved together. Sorry, usually I’ll add that to the recipe note. Adding now. Thanks!
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Kevin @ Closet Cooking — July 25, 2015 @ 5:20 pm Reply
Love this idea!
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Phillip || SouthernFATTY.com — July 24, 2015 @ 8:12 pm Reply
This is just tooooo fun! Such a cute way to add a bit of flare to a get-together. Bravo!
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Abbe @ This is How I Cook — July 24, 2015 @ 8:00 am Reply
Have a Mexican themed bridal shower coming up. This might liven up those bridesmaids!
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Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie — July 24, 2015 @ 7:09 am Reply
Such an amazing and cute idea! LOVE this!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks — July 24, 2015 @ 6:11 am Reply
This is so creative and margaritas are my go-to drink! I definitely need to try this!
