Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas

This is the non-frozen version of my watermelon margaritas. These are so amazing and refreshing on hot summer days. To make a virgin version, omit the tequila and use a lemon-lime soda.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• 2 cups crushed ice, or as needed
• 3 strips orange zest
• ¾ cup white tequila
• 1 pinch salt or sugar for rimming glasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Pulse until pureed.

Step 3

Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with simple syrup, tequila, and lime juice.

Step 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.

Step 5

Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with lime wedges to serve.