Description
This is the non-frozen version of my watermelon margaritas. These are so amazing and refreshing on hot summer days. To make a virgin version, omit the tequila and use a lemon-lime soda.
Ingredients
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup water
- 3 strips orange zest
- 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
- ¾ cup white tequila
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 pinch salt or sugar for rimming glasses
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 cups crushed ice, or as needed
Instructions
- Bring 1/2 cup sugar
- water
- and orange zest in a small saucepan to boil
- stirring constantly. Simmer until sugar is dissolved
- about 3 minutes. Remove simple syrup from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Pulse until pureed.
- Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with simple syrup
- tequila
- and lime juice.
- Place a small amount of salt or sugar into a saucer. Rub edge of margarita glasses with a lime wedge to moisten. Lightly dip the rim of the glass into the saucer to rim the glass; tap off excess salt or sugar.
- Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with lime wedges to serve.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4