Refreshing Watermelon Margarita Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 3 strips orange zest
• 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• 0.75 cup white tequila
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 1 pinch salt or sugar for rimming glasses
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 2 cups crushed ice, or as needed

Instructions

1. To prepare the simple syrup: Combine 1/2 cup sugar, water, and orange zest in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Simmer until the sugar dissolves completely, approximately 3 minutes. Remove the simple syrup from the heat and let it cool fully.
2. Place the watermelon chunks into a blender or food processor and blend until it becomes a smooth puree.
3. In a large pitcher, combine the watermelon puree with the prepared simple syrup, tequila, and fresh lime juice. Mix well.
4. Pour a small amount of salt or sugar onto a saucer. Moisten the rim of each margarita glass with a lime wedge. Gently dip the rim of the glass into the saucer to coat it with salt or sugar. Tap off any excess.
5. Fill the rimmed glasses with crushed ice, then pour the watermelon margarita mixture into each glass. Garnish with lime wedges before serving your delicious watermelon margaritas!

Nutrition

• Calories: 241 kcal
• Fat Content: 0 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 30 g
• Sodium Content: 42 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 38 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g