Photo: Watermelon Margaritas Recipe
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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By BShreeve
on July 28, 2012
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So I think the rating of this recipe really depends on how much you like watermelon. I followed the recipe exactly and it was "meeeh"... My watermelon wasn't too sweet but it required extra syrup, lime juice and lemonade. I probably wouldn't make these again.
By junebugatl
Atlanta, GA
on July 21, 2012
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Yum! Made this with a bit more lime juice and a little less simple syrup and it is delicious! I would start with half the recommended syrup and add to taste, depending on the sweetness of the watermelon.
By cararose1
on July 13, 2012
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Yummm. I normally only drink plain or golden margaritas on the rocks, no salt. I also like my watermelon plain. However, this drink was divine. It took minutes to prepare because I already had watermelon cut up. I made the simple syrup using zest and a spearmint sprig from my garden. After the sugar melted I took out a T of the syrup and added an ice cube to that to cool it down. Wow, what a beautiful and delicious drink. You've converted me. I used less simple syrup than recommended but it's sweet enough for me.
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