From Facebook friend Robin Rothwell Allison: Here’s one recipe, but I like less sugar and more lime, and use Patron Citronage instead of triple sec. You can also cheat and use watermelon juice drink, but fresh is always better! I added ice to each drink later so as not to water it down in the jug. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/jewels-watermelon-margaritas
The jug is from Bed, Bath and Beyond. Glasses are mason and jelly jars, lids with straws purchased as a set at Bed, Bath and Beyond as well.
Ingredients:
| 1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup water3 strips orange zest
2 cups cubed seeded watermelon 3/4 cup white tequila |
1/4 cup lime juicesalt or sugar for rimming glasses(optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges 2 cups crushed ice, or as needed |
Directions:
| 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. |
| 2. | Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Pulse until pureed. |
| 3. | Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with simple syrup, tequila, and lime juice. |
| 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. |
| 5. | Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with lime wedges to serve. |
