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This frozen watermelon lemonade cocktail is the ultimate summer sip—icy, refreshing, and spiked with tequila. Perfect for BBQs, brunches, or poolside lounging, it’s a fun boozy slushy everyone will love.

Watch how easy it is to blend up this refreshing cocktail for your next backyard hangout or pool day…

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE MY FROZEN WATERMELON LEMONADE COCKTAIL

I threw this together after daydreaming about sipping cocktails at a beach resort in St Maarten—without the plane ticket or room service tab. Luckily, this frozen tequila slushy hits just right on a sunny patio at home.

Inspired by leftover watermelon from a BBQ and my love for tart lemonade, this drink became a go-to for weekend hangouts.

You’ll love it because:
✔️ It’s made in minutes in a blender
✔️ Sweet-tart flavor with just the right boozy kick
✔️ Similar to a margarita, a total party in a glass

INGREDIENTS

6 cups frozen diced watermelon
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons hot water
½ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
¾ cup tequila
¼ cup triple sec
1 to 1½ cups ice
Kosher or margarita salt (for rimming glasses)
Lemon slices, watermelon wedges, or strawberries (for garnish)

Also try this delicious watermelon appetizer salad.

POPULAR SUBSTITUTIONS & ADDITIONS

Tequila: Use vodka, rum, or skip the alcohol for a mocktail version.
Triple sec: Swap with Grand Marnier.
Sugar: Try honey or agave.
Lemon juice: Use fresh lime juice for a margarita-style twist.
Salt rim: Use Tajín for a spicy kick.
Garnishes: Add mint or strawberries.

If you’re in the market for a new blender, I’ve been loving my KitchenAid Speed Ice Crushing Blender which I also use in my watermelon cucumber gin cocktail.

HOW TO MAKE A FROZEN WATERMELON LEMONADE COCKTAIL

**Step 1 – Rim the glasses:** Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of each glass and dip into kosher or margarita salt. Set aside.

**Step 2 – Make simple syrup:** Stir sugar into hot water until dissolved.

**Step 3 – Blend:** Add frozen watermelon, lemon juice, tequila, triple sec, and the simple syrup to a blender. Blend on low to medium speed until smooth (about 20 seconds).

**Step 4 – Add ice:** Blend in the ice until thick and slushy.

Step 5 – Serve: Pour into salt-rimmed glasses, garnish with lemon, watermelon, or strawberries, and enjoy frozen!

De-licious!

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS BOOZY SLUSHY

Don’t skip freezing the watermelon. Freeze it at least a few hours ahead.
Blend just until smooth so it stays thick and icy, not watery.
Taste test. Every watermelon is different—add more lemon or sweetener to balance it out before serving.

Here’s a viral recipe you have to try: Boursin cheese and Pringles flower appetizer.

Can’t wait to hear what you think!

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Frozen Watermelon Lemonade Cocktail