Watermelon Margaritas

By taniaf

per serv: 223 cal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 strips orange zest
• 12 oz watermelon cubes (2 cups)
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 3/4 cup white or silver tequila

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water and orange zest to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, cook until sugar dissolves, 3 minutes. Let syrup cool.
In a blender, puree watermelon cubes until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Stir in syrup, lime juice, and tequila. Stir well.
Fill glasses with ice, rim with salt if desired, and pour margarita mixture over top.