Watermelon Margarita Recipe – Just in Time for Cinco de Mayo

Photo credit: Fran C., AllRecipes.com

“Your margarita game will never be the same! Start by creating a simple syrup with sugar, water and orange zest. Pulse cubes of watermelon in your blender, then add simple syrup, tequila and lime juice. Moisten edges of margarita glasses with a lime wedge then rim with salt or sugar. Fill glasses with crushed ice and top off with your homemade watermelon margarita mix. Garnish with lime wedges and sigh into summer.” -AllRecipes.com

Get the recipe for Jewel’s Watermelon Margaritas from All Recipies, watch the video, or keep reading to see the recipe below!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 strips orange zest
• 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• 3/4 cup white tequila

• 1/4 cup lime juice
• salt or sugar for rimming glasses (optional)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 2 cups crushed ice, or as needed

Directions

1. 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.
2. Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Pulse until pureed.
3. Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with simple syrup, tequila, and lime juice.
4. 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.
5. Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with lime wedges to serve.