Watermelon-Mint Margaritas |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Use leftover watermelon to add sweet flavor and fun color to this lime drink. If you like your watermelon with a sprinkle of salt, try this cocktail with a salt rim instead of sugar. Ingredients:
4 cups seeded and chopped watermelon |
fresh lime juice |
sugar |
1/2 cup tequila |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon grated lime rind |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes) |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves |
garnish: fresh mint sprig |
Directions:
1. Place watermelon in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze 4 hours or until firm.
2. Coat rims of cocktail glasses with lime juice; dip in sugar.
3. Process frozen watermelon, tequila, and next 4 ingredients in a blender until slushy. Pour into glasses. Garnish, if desired.
4. *1/2 cup orange or apple juice may be substituted for tequila.
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