Watermelon Margarita
This cocktail combines the classic margarita with the Summertime juicy fruit!
Servings 2 cocktails
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced seedless watermelon
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp water
- 4 ounces tequilla
- 2 ounces Grand Marnier
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- watermelon flavored sugar for rim
- limes for garnish
- watermelon wedges for garnish
- mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Add water and sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Once the sugar dissolves, remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool completely.
Watermelon Juice
- Cut and cube fresh seedless watermelon into chunks until you measure 2 cups. Add the watermelon to a blender and puree until smooth. Strain the mixture into a bowl or measuring cup and set it aside.
Cocktail
- Rub a lime around the rims of 2 low ball glasses. Dip in a plate of watermelon or plain sugar. Fill each glass with ice and set aside. To a cocktail shaker, add lime juice, Grand Marnier, and tequila to a shaker. Add the strained watermelon juice and ice. Shake until cold and divide between the 2 glasses. Garnish each cocktail with a watermelon wedge, lime slices and mint, if desired.
