Possibly the most refreshing fruit margarita. Muddled mint adds to the cool flavor. Perfect for a summertime barbecue. Serve icy cold.
EQUIPMENT: muddler, Ninja blender, glass tumblers
Watermelon Margarita
Cuisine: MexicanDifficulty: EasyServings
2
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
0
minutesIngredients
3 limes, 2 juiced
2 tablespoons sea salt
1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
4 sprigs mint
½ cup blanco tequila, divided
5 cups cut seedless watermelon
Directions
- Chill 2 glass tumblers in freezer.
- Rub a lime wedge around the rims of glasses. Sprinkle salt and paprika on a small plate. Dip each glass into mixture to coat the rims.
- Place 1 mint sprig in each glass. Ise a muddler or similar such as the back of a wooden spoon to crush well to release oil.
- Stir 1/4 cup tequila into each glass.
- In a blender, combine watermelon, juice from 2 limes, and 2 cups ice. Pulse blend until smooth.
- Pour watermelon mixture into glasses and stir.
- Garnish with remaining mint sprigs.
- Serve immediately.
