Watermelon Margarita
A Watermelon Margarita is made for summer! A refreshing combination of juicy watermelon, tequila & a touch of lime makes this a perfect thirst quencher.
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 370kcal
Ingredients
Simple Syrup (makes ¼ cup)
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 3 strips of lime peel
Margarita
- ¼ cup lime simple syrup adjust more or less to your liking (store-bought simple syrup or agave nectar can be substituted)
- 3 cups watermelon, cut up
- ½ cup tequila
- 2 Tablespoons Triple Sec
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Crushed ice
- Garnish: lime slice, watermelon wedge, sprig of mint
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Place sugar, water and lime strips 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 lime simple syrup, watermelon, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. 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 coarse salt to lightly coat.
- Add crushed ice to glasses and divide contents between both glasses.
- Garnish the edge with a lime and/or a wedge of watermelon. Add a sprig of mint for more color.
Notes
Note: Time to prepare does not include the time it takes to make the simple syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 1297IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
