Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas). This is the non-frozen version of my watermelon margaritas. These are so amazing and refreshing on hot summer days. To make a virgin version, omit the tequila and use a lemon-lime soda.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas

Ingredients

½ cup white sugar

½ cup water

3 strips orange zest

2 cups cubed seeded watermelon

¾ cup white tequila

¼ cup lime juice

1 pinch salt or sugar for rimming glasses

1 lime

cut into wedges

2 cups crushed ice

or as needed

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Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Pulse until pureed.

Step 3

Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with simple syrup tequila and lime juice.

Step 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.

Step 5

Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with lime wedges to serve.

Nutritional Information

Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 241.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.9g 2%

Carbohydrates: 37.5g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 30.2g

Fat: 0.2g

Vitamin A Iu: 511.5IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 36mg 60%

Folate: 9.7mcg 2%

Calcium: 38.3mg 4%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 13.4mg 5%

Potassium: 153.6mg 4%

Sodium: 41.9mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 1.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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