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two glasses of watermelon margaritas served with a salted rim and a watermelon slice.

Watermelon Margaritas

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The flavor is bright and refreshing and tastes like summer in a glass. I'll be serving these at my next taco or Cinco de Mayo party for sure.
Course Beverage
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 307
Author Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Ingredients

For The Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large pieces of lime zest (from the juiced limes below)

For the Margaritas

  • 24 ounces seedless watermelon cubes (about 4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 large pieces of lime zest (from the juiced limes)
  • 1.5 cups white or silver tequila

Garnishes

  • small watermelon wedges
  • margarita salt , optional

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water, and lime zest to a boil over high. Reduce to a simmer and cook until sugar dissolves, 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a blender, puree watermelon cubes until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, into a large pitcher filled halfway with ice. Stir in the simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and tequila.
  • Garnish with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

  1. If you prefer frozen margaritas, simply blend these with a pitcher of ice!