Watermelon Margarita

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 4 cups cubed watermelon
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 3 limes, 2 juiced and 1 cup into wedges for garnish
• 8 oz tequila (reviewer said vodka ok)
• 5 oz triple sec, divided
• 3 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp chili powder

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a blender, puree the watermelon and sugar until smooth. Pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer. Transfer the liquid to a pitcher and add the lime juice, tequila and 4 oz of the triple sec. Stir to combine.

2. In a shallow dish, combine the kosher salt with the chili powder. In a second small plate, add the remaining 1 oz triple sec. Dip the rime of 4 margarita glasses in the triple sec, then coat them in the salt and chili mixture. Divide the margarita between 4 glasses and garnish each with a lime wedge.