Watermelon Margarita

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cups water
• 3 stripss orange zest
• 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• 0.75 cups white tequila
• 0.25 cups lime juice
• 1 pinch salt or sugar for rimming glasses
• 1 lime , cut into wedges
• 2 cups crushed ice , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   To make a simple syrup: 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.

2. 2

   Place watermelon in a blender or food processor; blend until pureed.

3. 3

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

4. 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.

5. 5

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