Watermelon Margaritas

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2005

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Kicked Up Bar Food

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (15)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(15)

Cook Time:
2 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
1 drink

Times:

Prep: 7 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 2 min
Total:: 39 min

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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

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.)

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.

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.

*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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recipe Watermelon Margaritas
Beth Moyocko, NC 08-16-2009
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Watermelon Margaritas are not for me
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I am a tequila girl, but these were not good. They also took a long time to make for a drink, with seedling a watermelon... and making the simple syrup.Read more
recipe Watermelon Margaritas
Hilary Kyle, TX 07-05-2008
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Refreshing
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

These were nice and refreshing. I liked that the watermelon puree was not diluted by the ice. They didn't quite have the... sweet/melony flavor I was hoping for, but we still managed to knock off three pitchers.....Read more
recipe Watermelon Margaritas
angelaq chicago, IL 09-02-2007
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Awesome Watermelon Margarita Surprise!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was a little hesitant to try this recipe, and even thought about trying the old default route....just using lemon and vodka... with my watermelon puree. I am So glad I tried this recipe out! I used the white 100% agave tequila, which is a bit milder in taste. Instead of the simple syrup, I added rose's lime juice, and also I added a couple of ounces of Mike's hard lemonade for a bit of fizz. Yummy!!! Thanks Emeril!Read more
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Anonymous 07-15-2007
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Nice, but a bit sweet
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Made the recipe precisely as directed - refreshing and different, but too sweet. I ended up adding more lime juice (and a... bit more tequila) than recipe calls for. I might just drop the simple syrup infused with lime - not sure that added sweetness is really needed, and the lime oils can be added to the drink with a twist of lime rind at the time of service.Read more
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Anonymous 06-30-2007
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hits the spot
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Perfect. Strong enough to taste the alcohol with a touch of sweetness. Very satisfying! Thanks Emril!! YOU ROCK!
recipe Watermelon Margaritas
Regina hardeeville, SC 06-27-2007
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yummmmmmy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

it takes a little while to make. but the wait is worth it. trust me