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Fresh Watermelon Margaritas

Fresh watermelon margaritas are the perfect summer refreshing cocktail recipe!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 2 cocktails

Ingredients

  • 8 oz fresh watermelon juice see below
  • 2 1/2 oz tequila blanco
  • 1 1/2 oz grand marnier or triple sec
  • 2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup or light agave nectar
  • Ice
  • Lime Wedges
  • Tajin or salt

Instructions

  • Take a small, seedless, ripe watermelon and remove the rind. Cut the watermelon into small chunks and throw them into a blender. Blend until smooth and strain through a fine mesh strainer. Refrigerate the watermelon juice until ready to use.
  • Run a lime wedge over the rims of two rocks glasses and coat with tajin or salt. Fill glasses with ice.
  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the watermelon juice, tequila, grand marnier, lime, and simple with a little bit of ice. Pop the lid on and shake well for about 20 seconds. Strain into the prepared glasses and serve with a lime wedge.