Skip to main content

Watermelon, Lime, and Tequila

4.6

(3)

Image may contain Drink Juice Beverage Smoothie Cocktail and Alcohol
Watermelon, Lime, and TequilaChristina Holmes

This slushy blender cocktail is perfect for whiling away the summer hours.

Cook's Note

Head to the farmers' market for peak-season fruit. Freeze the fruit in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet until solid. Purée ingredients in a blender until smooth and very thick. Divide among glasses and serve.

Cold Facts:

The drier the ice, the better. Melting ice makes for a watery cocktail.

No need to upgrade your blender. The old one will do the trick just fine.

Texture Matters:

Frozen drinks should look too thick when poured into the glass. They will loosen immediately.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups watermelon pieces, frozen
1/2"-thick jalapeño slice, with seeds
6 ounces tequila blanco
4 ounces simple syrup
2 ounces fresh lime juice
3 cups ice
Optional garnish: Watermelon wedges and sliced jalapeños

Preparation

  1. Combine 3 1/2 cups watermelon pieces, frozen + 1/2"-thick jalapeño slice, with seeds + 6 ounces tequila blanco + 4 ounces simple syrup + 2 ounces fresh lime juice + 3 cups ice optional garnish: Watermelon wedges and sliced jalapeños.

Read More
Like hot honey chicken with peaches and a dirty martini spritz.
Rotisserie chicken makes quick work of these no-cook rolls with a spicy peanut sauce.
A crowd-friendly, crisp-edged chicken and vegetable rice from chef José Andrés.
With dramatic choux layers and fruit-rippled cream, it’s the drag queen of Polish desserts.
Like carrot farro salad and chicken paella.
Tender, buttery breakfast pastries with crisp caramelized edges, a fragrant cinnamon-orange filling, and a crackly sugar topping.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.