Watermelon Margaritas (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 7 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 9 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 teaspoon lime zest |
1/2 cup water |
1/2 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons coarse salt |
1 lime wedge |
1 cup watermelon puree (*see cook's note) |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1/2 cup premium 100 percent agave tequila |
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: grand marnier or triple sec) |
1 cup ice |
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the lime zest, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature and strain out the zest. (Can be made in advance; keep in a covered container in the refrigerator.)
2. Chill a margarita glass in the freezer for 30 minutes. Place the coarse salt in a shallow dish or saucer. Wet the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and dip the glass into the salt, coating the top edge.
3. In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 tablespoons of the cooled lime syrup with the watermelon puree, lime juice, tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, and ice. Shake until frothy and well chilled, at least 1 minute. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
4. *Cook's Note: To make the watermelon puree, remove seeds from fresh watermelon and cut into large chunks. Place in a blender and process until smooth and well pureed.
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