Jewel’s Watermelon Margaritas
Ingredients for Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas:
1/2 cup white sugar.
1/2 cup water.
3 strips orange zest.
2 cups cubed seeded watermelon.
3/4 cup white tequila.
1/4 cup lime juice.
Salt or sugar for rimming glasses (optional).
1 lime, cut into wedges.
2 cups crushed ice, or as needed.
Preparation:
Bring 1/2 cup sugar, water, and orange zest in a small saucepan to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove simple syrup from heat and allow to cool completely.
Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Pulse until pureed.
Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with simple syrup, tequila, and lime juice.
Place a small amount of salt or sugar into a saucer. Rub edge of margarita glasses with a lime wedge to moisten. Lightly dip the rim of the glass into the saucer to rim the glass; tap off excess salt or sugar.
Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into...