Frozen Watermelon and Jalapeño Margarita Slush

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

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A refreshing frozen margarita blending ripe watermelon and spicy jalapeño for a sweet-heat summer sipper. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together fresh watermelon chunks, tequila blanco, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Mexican cuisine 160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh watermelon chunks
2 oz tequila blanco
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz triple sec
3 jalapeño slices
1 1/2 cups ice cubes
1/2 oz agave syrup
for rimming glass coarse salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 1 cup fresh watermelon chunks and 3 jalapeño slices into a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: Add 2 oz tequila blanco, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz triple sec, 1/2 oz agave syrup, and 1 1/2 cups ice cubes to the blender. Pulse until mixture is slushy and well combined.
Step 3: Rub the rim of a margarita glass with a lime wedge and dip into coarse salt to coat.
Step 4: Pour the frozen watermelon jalapeño margarita into the prepared glass and garnish with a small watermelon wedge or jalapeño slice.