Spicy Watermelon Margarita

This Spicy Watermelon Margarita is bursting with refreshing fruity flavor and a fun twist of spicy heat, perfect for the summer!

Looking for your new favorite summer drink? Watermelon margaritas are the perfect way to relax and cool off!

Featuring jalapeno and fresh watermelon, these spicy margaritas are so easy to make and pair perfectly with your favorite summer meals.

With a delicious slushee consistency, this frozen watermelon margarita is ideal for sipping by the pool, enjoying out on the porch, or sharing with friends over a delicious dinner.

Grab you blender and your favorite tequila and get ready to enjoy the perfect warm weather cocktail!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE SPICY WATERMELON MARGARITAS

With the perfect combination of icy and hot, this fun twist on the classic frozen margarita is bursting with juicy watermelon flavor and a kick of spiciness!

It combines classic margarita components with fresh watermelon and real jalapeno slices for authentic and refreshing flavor.

This cocktail is great to serve alongside a bowl of tortilla chips with some Chipotle Corn Salsa or this Chili’s Copycat Salsa recipe, or to pair with some Air Fryer Pasta Chips or a Blooming Quesadilla Ring.

Make it in larger batches to please an entire crowd or as a fun treat for a pool party, barbecue, or outdoor summer meal. 

Looking for more Margarita recipes? Take a look – we’ve got lots to choose from, including this frozen Strawberry Margarita! Or, try these spicy Tajin Peach Margarita Shooters.

And if you need a large batch Margarita recipe, try this one! This recipe makes 16 margaritas!

INGREDIENTS FOR SPICY WATERMELON MARGARITA

• Watermelon Slices – Fresh watermelon gives your drink a gorgeous red color and fruity flavor.
• Tequila – Feel free to use your favorite brand of tequila–we used the 1921 Cream Tequila for this spicy watermelon margarita.
• Triple Sec – Adds a nice subtle citrus flavor.
• Ice Cubes – You’ll need plenty of ice for a cold slushee consistency.
• Lime Slice – Fresh lime is great for lime juice and as a garnish.
• Jalapeño – Jalapeno peppers provide the unique spicy flavor in your spicy margarita.
• Tajin – This Mexican spice blend includes lime, chili powder, and salt and acts as a fantastic garnish for the rim of your glass.

HELPFUL SUPPLIES

• Blender
• Margarita Glass – love these margarita glasses, with the insulated band for holding a frozen drink!

HOW TO MAKE A WATERMELON MARGARITA

1. Cut the rind from the 4 slices of watermelon, then add the watermelon to the blender. Slice the jalapeño into small round slices. Add one slice to the blender.
2. Pour in the tequila and triple sec. Top with ice cubes. Blend on frozen drink mode.
   

   Use your choice of tequila to make this frozen watermelon margarita your own!

3. Coat the rim of a glass with lime juice. Roll in Tajin.
   

   Lime juice and tajin add an extra dimension of heat and a bit of savory flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweet and tart flavors.

4. Pour in the spicy watermelon margarita. Garnish with jalapeño and watermelon slices.

POPULAR SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS

• This can also be made as a watermelon margarita on the rocks, though you’ll still want to blend up the watermelon and jalapeno to create a base for the drink.
• You can omit the triple sec if you like, but I love the extra citrus flavor paired with the watermelon.
• If you’re not a fan of spiciness, you can use less jalapeno (or none at all for a plain frozen watermelon margarita).
• For some added sweetness, add some agave syrup or a watermelon simple syrup.

EXPERT TIPS

• Feel free to add more or less ice depending on how thick or thin you want your margaritas.
• For a less spicy result, scrape the seeds out of the jalapeno peppers before blending.
• Make this drink in larger batches if your blender is large enough. It’s a great way to quickly and easily make a crowd pleasing drink!
• The more you blend your margaritas, the thinner they’ll be. If your blender has a frozen drink mode that’s a good tool to use to ensure the perfect frozen margarita consistency.

FAQs

What makes a margarita spicy?

Most spicy margarita recipes include some kind of pepper, often jalapeno peppers or serrano chiles.

Are jalapenos super spicy?

The amount of heat depends on how much of the seeds you leave in the pepper. Most of the spiciness comes from a compound called capsaicin, and compared to most spicy peppers jalapenos are fairly mild.

Why do you put triple sec in margaritas?

Adding triple sec (an orange liqueur) is common when making margaritas, as the orange flavor pairs perfectly with the tequila and lime juice.

SPICY WATERMELON MARGARITA RECIPE