A Watermelon Margarita is made for summer! A refreshing combination of juicy watermelon, tequila & a touch of lime makes this a perfect thirst quencher.
¼cupsimple syrup or agave nectar,adjust to your liking
3cupswatermelon,cut up
½cuptequila
2TablespoonsTriple Sec
2Tablespoonslime juice
Crushed ice
Instructions
Simple Syrup
Place sugar, water and lime peel in a small saucepan and heat to boiling while continuously stirring.
Continue to simmer for 3 minutes then remove from heat and let cool. Place in a bottle and store in refrigerator and use when simple syrup is called for in a recipe.
To Prepare Margarita
In a blender, place simple syrup, watermelon, tequila, triple sec and lime juice and blend until pureed.
This can be done ahead of time and placed in the refrigerator until needed. Blend or stir slightly before pouring into glasses.
Take 2 margarita glasses and rub rim with lime wedge. Dip into salt to lightly coat.
Add crushed ice to glasses and divide contents between both glasses.
Garnish the edge with a lime or a cube of watermelon.
Notes
Time to prepare does not include the time it takes to make the simple syrup.