Division of Marketing and Development
Nelson L. Mongiovi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner
Watermelon Margarita
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Fruit-5044 |
| Ingredients |
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| 2 teaspoons | natural sugar (for rim of glasses) |
| 2 | fresh limes, cut in halves |
| 4 cups | watermelon, seeded and cut in 2-inch chunks |
| 2 tablespoons | natural sugar |
| 1 ounce | freshly squeezed lime juice |
| 1/2 cup | tequila |
| 1/4 cup | orange-flavored liqueur |
| | lime wedges for garnish |
| | watermelon balls, for garnish |
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Preparation
Place 2 teaspoons sugar in a small dish. Rub rim of margarita glasses with 1 cut half of lime, and then roll glasses in sugar to coat. Place prepared glasses in the freezer until ready to serve drinks. Combine juice of limes, watermelon, 2 tablespoons sugar, tequila and orange-flavored liqueur in a blender and process until smooth. Fill blender with ice cubes and process mixture is a slush consistency. Fill prepared glasses with margaritas; garnish each glass with lime wedge and watermelon balls on a skewer and serve immediately.
Yield
4 servings
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Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store. |
