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Cherry Watermelon Margaritas

7 June, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 18 Comments

This recipe is about to make history. Well, not actual history that generations to come will study in school. But this is definitely groundbreaking stuff in ExSloth-land. Because today, I’m sharing my first alcoholic beverage on the blog: Cherry Watermelon Margaritas.

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I really can’t believe that I’ve never shared a recipe with alcohol in it before. It’s not that I drink all day every day, but I have been of legal drinking age (in Trinidad and Canada) for over 5 years now, so you’d think at least one alcoholic drink would have made it onto the blog by now.

But honestly, I’m not much of an expert in mixed drinks. Cheap wine from the grocery store is usually as classy as I get when it comes to alcohol. Except when patio season rolls around. 

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Patio season wasn’t really something I was familiar with before I came to Canada. I’m not sure of its official definition, or if it even has one, but I do know it refers to the practice of eating and drinking outdoors in the summer.

Given that definition, it’s fair to say that it’s always patio season in Trinidad, so it’s not something I really had to consider before moving to a temperate country. But now that I’m here, I have to say I really do look forward to it during out 2ish months of warm weather.

Easy Cherry Watermelon Margaritas (Vegan, Gluten Free) via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

Easy Cherry Watermelon Margaritas (Vegan, Gluten Free) via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

After being cooped up in the house for months on end during the winter, it’s nice to spend as much time as possible outdoors. And if there are a few mixed drinks involved, who am I to argue?

Unfortunately, patio season can get pretty expensive if you’re not careful since mixed drinks aren’t exactly cheap. So this year, I’ve decided to make it my mission to have my patio days at home in the back yard. Sure, it won’t be the Ritz, but I can’t complain, especially if these cherry watermelon margaritas are involved.

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Cherry Watermelon Margaritas

These watermelon margaritas are super simple to make and easily scaled depending on the size of your group. All you need are 4-6 ingredients – most of them fruit – and a blender. Whiz it all together, salt the rim of a few glasses you’re so inclined, pour and garnish with extra fruit. And you’ll be on your way to patio season heaven, on a budget.

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Oh, and if you make these cherry watermelon margaritas, I’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment and rate the recipe or take a pic and tag it #ExSlothEats on Instagram!

Cherry Watermelon Margaritas
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
5 mins
Total time
10 mins
 
These refreshing cherry watermelon margaritas are super simple to make and only call for 4-6 ingredients.
Author: GiselleR @ ExSloth.com
Recipe type: Drinks
Serves: 2
Ingredients
For the cherry watermelon margaritas
  • 1½ cups watermelon, cubed
  • ¾ cup cherries, pits removed
  • 1 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed citrus juice*
  • ¼ - ⅓ cup tequila
  • Optional: 1 - 2 tbsp agave nectar
Equipment:
  • straw (to remove cherry pits)
  • blender
  • fine meshed sieve
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth
  2. Adjust tequila and agave to taste
  3. If the mixture is too pulpy, strain using a fine meshed sieve
  4. Serve over ice with a salted rim and extra cherries
Notes
*I used a mix of lime, orange and grapefruit juice but any will work
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  • Are you a fan of patio season?
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  • Have you ever made watermelon margaritas before?

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Comments

  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    7 June, 2016 at 7:44 am

    Well it sounds lovely and refreshing! 2 of the BEST summer fruits <3 Cherries and watermelon!!
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  2. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    7 June, 2016 at 7:50 am

    I’m all about patio season! Now, if only I had a patio….. I’m thinking I could enjoy these on my couch though. Not the same, I know.
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  3. Alysia at Slim Sanity says

    7 June, 2016 at 3:29 pm

    Ok lady…you’re seriously speakin’ my language here! I’m obsessed with watermelon AND cherries lately. And booze, always. 😉 LOVE PATIO SEASON!
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  4. Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says

    7 June, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    These sound BEYOND delicious, Giselle! Watermelon is a MUST this season!
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  5. Emilie @ Emilie Eats says

    7 June, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    I’m really not a drinker, but I REALLY want one of these😍 Really anything with watermelon is perfection in my eyes.
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  6. Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says

    8 June, 2016 at 11:24 am

    OMG Giselle! These look incredible! Totally trying them the next time we make drinks at home!
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  7. Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

    8 June, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    Ahh yes patio season <3 I love just relaxing on a patio with a good drink. Except I'm lame and don't like the taste of alcohol so I always ask for my drinks to be made with less booze. Haha cool kid right here. These look fruity enough to be just right for my tastebuds though!
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  8. Beverley @ Born to Sweat says

    20 June, 2016 at 11:01 am

    these look AMAZING!!!! I know what you mean – i love a good drink, yet i still haven’t posted one on the blog yet. i dont know if i ever will… to be honest i’m pretty lazy when it comes to mixing drinks. Vodka & water and a piece of lemon is my go -to. If i add ice-cubes then that’s considered fancy. Literally not even kidding. I would love to make these for a summer bbq or house party though. they’d be perfect!
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  9. Jenifer Wola says

    18 February, 2021 at 4:14 am

    like a drink from heaven. I love to taste it soon and let you know. Enjoyed reading the article above, really explains everything in detail, the article is very interesting and effective. The cherry and watermelon combination is cool and sounds refreshing too. Thank you and good luck with the upcoming articles.
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  10. Jenifer Wola says

    18 February, 2021 at 4:15 am

    like a drink from heaven. I love to taste it soon and let you know. Enjoyed reading the article above, really explains everything in detail, the article is very interesting and effective. The cherry and watermelon combination is cool and sounds refreshing too. Thank you and good luck with the upcoming articles. and thanks again.
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  11. Jade Robson says

    18 February, 2021 at 4:56 am

    The cherry and watermelon twist is fantastic and refreshing. Thank you and good luck with the upcoming articles. and thanks again. Thanks for such a descriptive and informative topic. Refreshing drinks really remove our monotony and freshens our minds. Enjoyed reading the article above, really explains everything in detail, the article is very interesting and effective. Thank you and good luck with the upcoming articles.
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  12. Copper Jade says

    18 February, 2021 at 5:38 am

    Well, the article is, in reality, the finest on this worthy hile topic. I know the good and bad outcomes of alcohol and its effects too but still, I m going to try cheery watermelon margarita soon. Just saying thanks will certainly not simply just be enough, for the massive lucidity in your writing. I definitely will directly grab your RSS feed to stay abreast of any kind of updates.
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