Watermelon Margaritas

Jewel´s Watermelon Margaritas

Ingredients for 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Pulse until pureed.
  3. Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with simple syrup, tequila, and lime juice.
  4. 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.
  5. Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with lime wedges to serve.

Cook's Notes:

Fill sugar or salt rimmed glasses with crushed ice, then pour margarita mixture over top. Garnish with a lime wedge.

To make a frozen version, crush 1.5 cups of ice in a high-quality blender. Add watermelon, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup and blend until smooth.

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