Refreshing and delicious, this Frozen Watermelon Margarita is my favorite summer drink. It is the perfect blend of tequila, sweet watermelon and tangy lime.
¾cupswhite tequilaI love the Tarantula Azul Citrus Tequila
¼cuptriple sec
¼cupgranulated sugaroptional depending on watermelon sweetness
Garnish with lime zest and decorators sugar if desired
Instructions
Cut up a watermelon into cubes and freeze in Ziploc bags. Generally I freeze 5 cups in each bag so I have enough for one batch in each bag. A large seedless watermelon makes about 6 bags of frozen watermelon chunks, 5 cups each.
If you want to make lime sugar for the rim of the glasses, zest one large lime or two medium ones. Combine with about ½ bottle of sparkly decorating sugar. Gently smash together with your finger tips. Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of each glass and dip in the lime sugar. Set aside while you prepare the margaritas.
When melon is frozen, add all ingredients to a powerful blender in order. Puree until smooth.
Taste and add sugar if desired. Summer watermelon is usually sweet enough but winter melons often need a bit of sugar.
Serve right away. Leftovers can be frozen for a few days. They are still very good.
Notes
Camping Suggestion: You can make a batch or two and freeze them in Ziploc bags. Toss the frozen bags in a good cooler and serve on the 1st night of your trip partially thawed.