Looking for a fruity addition to your margaritas? This Watermelon Infused Tequila is perfect! You can also use this same technique for Watermelon Infused Vodka!
Infused Tequila
When asked to list my favorite hobbies, I often say reading, photography, gardening, and infusing. Yes, infusing.
I've already made Lavender Infused Gin, Blackberry Vodka, Limoncello, Ginger Liqueur, and Vanilla Infused Rum - and these are just a few!
I decided to try combining two of my favorite things: tequila and watermelon. Infusing tequila is an easy way to kick up your margarita game!
Instructions.
Watermelon Infused Tequila Genius. So easy. Time does all the work. The tequila takes on a lovely hint of watermelon, in just a matter of days.
It's so easy, it's barely a recipe. I made three cups, but you can make as much or as little as you'd like. All you need is tequila and watermelon!
- Chop about 2 cups of watermelon.
- Combine the watermelon and tequila in a glass jar with a plastic lid. You can also use vodka to make watermelon infused vodka.
- Store in cool, dark space for one week, shaking daily (or whenever you remember.)
- Strain into a decorative bottle.
When you are all finished, you are left with the most wonderful tequila (or vodka). You can watermelon margaritas all year long. Decanted into some pretty bottles it also makes a great Christmas gift for all your cocktail-loving friends and family!
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Recipe.
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Watermelon Infused Tequila
Ingredients
- 3 cups tequila
- 2 cups cubed watermelon (approximate)
Instructions
- Add watermelon and tequila in a glass jar with a lid. Make sure all of the watermelon is covered by tequila. Infuse for one week. Strain out watermelon and store in a bottle.
Audrey says
This is great for summer cocktails!
Elizabeth says
Great recipe! Will definitely make again!
Raquel says
This just might be my favorite recipe this summer! So many possibilities!
Andie says
Planning to make this, but had a few questions...How long will the watermelon infused tequila keep? A year? Once infused and put in jars foes it need refrigerated? If left on shelf do jars need to be pressure sealed like jams?
Pam Greer says
Most infused alcohols will keep for about a year. You can store it on the shelf or in the fridge. No need to can it!
April J Harris says
I enjoyed learning more about your childhood, Pam. it must have been challenging for you moving around a lot. I love watermelon too - in fact this infusion contains two of my favourite things! Pinning. Thank you so much for being a part of Hearth and Soul.
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
This looks like the perfect welcome to summer libation! 🙂
Tina Culbertson says
This screams of summer! If we ever get together I am buying you a steak dinner and we can exchange stores!
Ann says
What a terrific idea!
BRIEANNA HOLDER says
Crazy question.... Do I refrigerate for the week it sits?!
Pam Greer says
No, no need to refrigerate!
Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says
Oh, the drinks I could make with this! And I'm sure the watermelon fuit is pretty fun to eat after a week, too 😀
Kathy Hester says
What a great idea! I love infusions and can't believe I never thought of it before. Thank you!
Judy@ImBoredLetsGo says
Yummmm, love this idea...and not only do you have a tasty tequila, but I'm sure there's something fantastic that the watermelon could be used for as well!
kristy @ the wicked noodle says
You are a woman after my own heart! I love infusing booze but have never tried it with watermelon. Sounds delicious!
Lauren @ Wicked Spatula says
You're speaking my language with this!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
This is the greatest idea! I love watermelon!
Pam Greer says
Me too!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Oh my! This tequila must make the best margaritas!
Pam Greer says
It does! Perfect summer margaritas!
Caroline at A Whole New Twist says
Wow, this looks amazing... and dangerous!
Pam Greer says
It is!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
You have opened my eyes to so many possibilities, Pam! This will be perfect for our summer parties! So steak and watermelon, huh? My oldest son loves steak, but I only buy it once in a blue moon. But I am really craving chimichurri so I might have to buy it soon. He is always asking for it, but I just can't bring myself to do it very often. I wish watermelon would do it...I'd buy that for him all the time!
Marjie says
And, of course, then you can blend the watermelon with a little vanilla ice cream for tipsy watermelon milkshakes, right? I could eat watermelon and bananas every day and never tire of them.
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
This looks SO refreshing! Yummmmm!
wearinbeads says
sad. most of our stone fruit got rained out and didn't set this year. How am I going to make plums and vodka for my winter joy?
Pam Greer says
That's awful. Just make some tequila infused watermelon instead.
Ali @ Home & Plate says
I make a watermelon margarita that this would be perfect for. might need to start looking for the watermelon in the grocery. Sounds great.
Pam Greer says
Perfect!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Ohhh man we're having a party this weekend and this would be the perfect alcohol for margaritas haha!
Pam Greer says
Really!
JessicaJ says
You would get along well with my mom. She is a nut about watermelon. I swear, she goes through 2-3 a week during the summer. I love watermelon, but definitely not like my mom!
Oh, and this tequila? I'll be making some ASAP. Good gracious, it looks awesome! 🙂
Pam Greer says
It is awesome!