If you are looking for a refreshing mocktail to enjoy this Summer, then you need to try this Watermelon Margarita Mocktail! It's made with fresh watermelon juice, lime juice, and a zero-proof tequila for a drink that tastes just like your favorite margarita sans alcohol.
What started as an attempt to make a basic Margarita Mocktail has slowly turned into an obsession with creating more mocktail recipes this Summer! They are just perfect for those times you want a fun pretty drink without the alcohol.
Ingredients:
How to make a watermelon mocktail
Make the fresh watermelon juice
Cut your watermelon into cubes and remove and discard the green rind. Add the watermelon cubes to a blender. Then blend until smooth and strain into a bowl.
While straining the watermelon juice isn't 100% necessary, it leads to a much smoother consistency that just tastes better. Plus, it removes any unwanted watermelon seeds!
Add to cocktail shaker & strain
Next, fill a cocktail shaker with about 1 cup of ice. Then, add in the fresh watermelon juice, agave, lime juice, and tequila alternative. Add the cocktail shaker lid and shake until frosted.
Then, strain it into a glass.
Top with seltzer and lime wedge
To top off this watermelon margarita mocktail, add a splash of lime seltzer and a fresh lime wedge as a garnish. Then, serve & enjoy!
FAQ & Tips:
Do I need to use a tequila alternative in this mocktail?
Definitely not! You can omit it completely if you don't have any on hand, but it will taste less like a margarita. Also, you can substitute it with real tequila if you want to change this from a mocktail to a cocktail.
Can I make these watermelon margaritas in a large pitcher?
The watermelon juice, lime juice, agave, and tequila alternative can all be prepped in a large pitcher and even stored for up to 24 hours if you prefer to make it in advance. I recommend adding ice directly to each glass vs. to the pitcher so it doesn't get watered down.
If making in a pitcher, do not to add the seltzer to the pitcher as it will go flat over time. It's best to top each mocktail with a splash of seltzer and a lime wedge once served!
I can't wait for you to try this easy & delicious Watermelon Margarita Mocktail! It's so refreshing and the perfect non-alcoholic drink for Summer. Enjoy!
-TSG
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Watermelon Margarita Mocktail
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh watermelon juice from cubed, blended, & strained watermelon
- 1 cup ice more to serve
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice 1 lime, juiced
- 1 Tablespoon agave optional, add as desired
- 1.5 ounces zero proof tequila
- 1 ounce lime seltzer
- lime wedges as garnish
Instructions
- First, make the watermelon juice. Cut the watermelon into cubes and discard the green rind. Add the cubes of watermelon to a blender and blend until smooth. Then, strain the juice to remove any seeds.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice. Then, add the watermelon juice, lime juice, agave, and zero proof tequila. Add the lid and shake until the the cocktail shaker is frosted.
- Add ice to a cup and strain the watermelon mocktail into the glass. Then, top with lime seltzer and a fresh lime wedge to serve!
Notes
- To make the rim add margarita salt and lime zest to a flat plate and mix together. Then, brush a glass with agave or rub with lime juice and roll it around in the salt mixture until coated. Set aside for 1 minute so it sets.
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