Ummm, if you like watermelon, this is a winner. I mean salt and watermelon?
Watermelon-Mint Margaritas
Use leftover watermelon to add sweet flavor and fun color to this lime drink. If you like your watermelon with a sprinkle of salt, try this cocktail with a salt rim instead of sugar.
Yield: Makes 5 cups
Recipe from
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Recipe Time
Prep Time:
Freeze:
4 Hours
Ingredients
- 4 cups seeded and chopped watermelon
- Fresh lime juice
- Sugar
- 1/2 cup tequila*
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lime rind
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
- Garnish: fresh mint sprig
Preparation
- 1. Place watermelon in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze 4 hours or until firm.
- 2. Coat rims of cocktail glasses with lime juice; dip in sugar.
- 3. Process frozen watermelon, tequila, and next 4 ingredients in a blender until slushy. Pour into glasses. Garnish, if desired.
- *1/2 cup orange or apple juice may be substituted for tequila.
Watermelon-Mint Margaritas Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic, Beverages, Nonalcoholic
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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