Watermelon Margarita

Ingredients


    1/2 cup white sugar
    1/2 cup water
    3 strips orange zest
    2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
    3/4 cup white tequila

    1/4 cup lime juice
    salt or sugar for rimming glasses (optional)
    1 lime, cut into wedges
    2 cups crushed ice, or as needed

 Directions

    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.
    Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Pulse until pureed.
    Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with simple syrup, tequila, and lime juice.
    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.
    Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with lime wedges to serve.

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