Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is the non-frozen version of my watermelon margaritas. These are so amazing and refreshing on hot summer days. To make a virgin version, omit the tequila and use a lemon-lime soda. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
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.
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