Watermelon-Cucumber Margarita |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This refreshing margarita is perfect for summer. If you would like a frozen drink, freeze the watermelon ahead of time. From Bon Appetit July, 2007. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch chunks |
english cucumber (cut into 6, 1/8-inch-thick slices) |
15 large fresh mint leaves |
1/2 cup 100% blue agave silver tequila |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
3 tablespoons simple syrup |
1 tablespoon cointreau liqueur or 1 tablespoon orange liqueur |
2 cups ice cubes, divided |
2 slices watermelon, triangles, each skewered with 1 cucumber round (for garnish) |
2 fresh mint sprigs (for garnish) |
Directions:
1. PreparationPlace first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Press firmly on solids with muddler or back of wooden spoon until mashed. Mix in tequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup, and Cointreau, then 1 cup ice. Stir to blend well. Strain into large glass measuring cup. Divide remaining ice between 2 tall glasses. Pour Margarita mixture over. Garnish with watermelon skewers and mint sprigs.
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