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The now-closed, Ocean Drive, in SoNo, used to make the most amazing watermelon margaritas in the summertime. Lately, I have been dreaming of one & decided to try to re-create them at home.
These margaritas are very similar to the classic ones I make, in that they are real margaritas...and not some sickeningly sweet frozen concoction. If you are looking for something sweet, by all means, add some simple syrup, or superfine sugar to these & it should suit your taste.
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Begin by filling half your blender with some cubed, ripe watermelon. Add in about 2 cups of ice,
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the juice of 2 limes,
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6 ounces of good-quality white tequila & 2 ounces of Grand Marnier, or Cointreau.
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Blend & serve over ice, with a wedge of watermelon.
Watermelon Margarita
Adapted from the Food NetworkServes 4
Ripe seedless watermelon, cut into 1" cubes (about 3-4 cups)
2 limes, juiced
4 ounces good quality white tequila
2 ounces orange flavored liqueur (Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
Ice (2-3 cups)
Watermelon wedges, for garnish
Fill half a blender with the cubed watermelon. Add about 2 cups ice.
Add the tequila, liqueur, and lime juice. Blend until watermelon is pureed & the ice is crushed.
In a serving glass, pour the margarita over ice & garnish with a wedge of watermelon (if desired).
Note: If your watermelon is not particularly sweet you can add some simple syrup, or superfine sugar to the blender.
Click here for the printable recipe.
14 comments:
Delish!
That sounds disgusting.
amazing photos!
Can you please categorize your "labels" in alphabetical order.
Emily, my darling sister,
stop freaking posting anonymously, so i know when it's you leaving nasty comments!
love you.
p.s. you should try a little watermelon in your margarita. you might just like it.
or better yet, sub strawberries & do the same thing!
Amazeballsack!
i'm glad you are using my favorite new perez term!
emily...alphabetized!
Thanks, now I can find "drinks" easier.
now, find your password.
I am drinking one of these right now! I had the sober foresight to take pictures first, so I posted one on my blog with a link back to yours. Happy 4th!
Beautiful photos! I've been craving Watermelon lately, but can never eat up a whole one. This is a great way to make use of all that melon! I may make these at my "low country dinner party" a few weeks from now. YUM!
I made this.. and it was GOOD. Thanks for sharing. :)
If I could just find decent tequila here in Belgium- anyway great recipe- only one suggestion - time allowing- freeze your watermelon pieces before using- I like my drinks super cold on a hot summers day - and this little tip someone once shared with me really seems to work!
thanks for the lovely recipes!
I can't WAIT to try this this summer!
I miss margs since moving from AZ to the UK :-(
I "stumbled on" your blog and I LOVE it!
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