To get the watermelon flavor to really come through in this thirst-quencher, you'll whir an ample amount of ripe cubed melon (seedless is best) in a blender with a little kosher salt. Be sure to strain through a fine-mesh sieve to avoid any pulp in the drink.
Recipe Details
Fresh Watermelon Margaritas Recipe
Ingredients
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4 1/2 cups seedless watermelon cut into rough 1 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 pounds cubed fruit)
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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3 ounces (6 tablespoons) fresh juice from 5 to 6 whole limes
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1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
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6 ounces (3/4 cup) silver tequila (100 agave)
Directions
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Add watermelon, salt, lime juice, St. Germain, and tequila to a blender. Puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, using the bottom of a ladle or a rubber spatula to press liquid through strainer.
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Mixture can be served immediately or sealed and chilled for up to five hours in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, fill three serving glasses with ice, re-stir mixture, and and divide evenly between glasses. Serve immediately.
Notes
To double recipe, work in two separate batches in the blender and strainer.
Special Equipment
Blender, fine-mesh strainer
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 262 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 28g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 3 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 262 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 110mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 21g | |
| Protein 2g | |
| Vitamin C 27mg | 134% |
| Calcium 20mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 294mg | 6% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |