Tastes like summer on a stick. Crisp bites of watermelon that have been soaked in tequila are the perfect addition to your summer get together.
Watermelon tequila skewers. Tequila soaked watermelon. Margarita skewers.
Whatever you want to call them, these little bites are basically watermelon cubes that took a quick dip in tequila, snuggled up next to a lime, and came out ready for the party. They’re cold, refreshing, and low effort, which makes them perfect for summer , backyard BBQs, or whenever you’re in need of a grown up summer snack.
If you are planning on serving these in a setting with kids around make sure to have another version of watermelon available that looks distinctly different from these adult treats.
Triangle cuts and popsicle sticks should do the trick!
Melon Margarita Skewers
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minutesYou can make these melon margarita cubes and eat them out of a bowl on their own or grab a few skewers and take them to go. These are a crowd pleaser and very simple to put together.
Ingredients
Ripe Seedless Watermelon, 4 cups cubed
Fresh Limes
1/2 cup Tequila* See Notes
Directions
- Prepare the watermelon cubes
-Start by cutting your watermelon into bite size pieces. I like my cubes about “2 bites big”. This size keeps them from getting too soft while they soak. - Chill for at least 1 hour
– Place your watermelon cubes in a 9×13 baking dish or a large container. You want these to overlap as little as possible but its okay if they do. Cover with the tequila, give the container a little shake to make sure everything is coated and refrigerate. *See notes if you want your skewers to end up a little sweeter. - Make lime wedges
-While the watermelon is chilling wash your limes and cut them into wedges. - Assemble the skewers
-After your watermelon has had time to chill in the fridge pull them out and begin to assemble the melon margarita skewers. I tend to use 2 lime wedges and 3 watermelon cubes per skewer.
Notes
- Any tequila works – Grab your favorite!
- Grabbed an not so sweet watermelon? – Try adding a simple syrup when soaking the pieces to lessen some of the tequila bite.
- Storage – Store any leftover melon margarita skewers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep them covered to prevent them from drying out and give them a quick flip to redistribute the tequila before serving again.
- Garnish – Try garnishing with Tajin, a flaky salt, or mint.
- Don’t toss it after you soak! – Keep the tequila after you remove the watermelon cubes! This can be used as infused tequila for shots and drinks.
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