What does a watermelon margarita taste like?
A watermelon margarita tastes like a classic margarita that went to a summer picnic: juicy, sweet watermelon softening tart lime and peppery tequila.
Watermelon margarita
juicy summer margarita
A watermelon margarita is tequila, lime and orange liqueur with fresh watermelon juice or muddled watermelon. The fruit makes it lighter and juicier than a regular margarita, and it takes the edge off both the lime and the tequila. Fresh watermelon tastes clean and gently sweet, while versions made with watermelon syrup or schnapps taste more like candy. Many bars rim it with salt or Tajín (a chili-lime seasoning), which makes the melon taste even sweeter. It can come on the rocks or frozen.
Where you’ll see it
A summer special at Mexican restaurants and patio bars, served on the rocks or frozen with a salt or Tajín rim and a watermelon wedge. Some list it as a seasonal margarita.
Order it if a regular margarita feels too sharp and you want something juicy.
Quick questions
- Is a watermelon margarita sweet?
- A little sweeter than a classic margarita, and much sweeter if the bar uses syrup instead of fresh fruit. The lime keeps it balanced.
- Is a watermelon margarita spicy?
- Not usually, unless the bar adds jalapeño or a chili rim like Tajín. Spicy watermelon margaritas are common, so check the menu.