One of my favorite things about summer (besides an excuse to make homemade ice cream, lazing around in the warm sun, and imbibing umbrella drinks) is the availability of so much wonderful fresh fruit. Watermelon is one of our favorites. You just can’t beat the sticky, juicy, mess it makes running down a toddler’s face.
Or your own, for that matter.
The problem at our house is, it’s just my husband, me, and a 4-year old who can somehow sustain full-steam, wild and crazy energy on three grapes and half a hot dog. So when we came home from Sam’s Club last weekend with a 20-pound watermelon (only a slight exaggeration), I knew I needed some additional ways to use this sucker up.
How can a person go wrong with fresh fruit margaritas? What’s even better about this recipe is that it’s incredibly low in calories. And, if you substitute diet lemon-lime soda for a non-alcoholic version, you might even be in the negative. 
Watermelon Margaritas
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons sugar, separated
- 3 1/2 cups watermelon
- 1/2 cup tequila (or lemon-lime soda)
- 1 tablespoon triple-sec, or other orange liqueur
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ice cubes
Preparation Instructions
Rub a lime around the rim of your drinking glasses, then dip in sugar.
In the jar of your blender, combine 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining ingredients. Process until smooth, then add ice cubes and crush until desired consistency is reached.
Garnish with slices of lime or melon balls.
Sounds great! Can’t wait to try it.
ooh, i have a version of a watermelon margarita i make, too (it’s on the blog). i use watermelon cubes rather than ice cubes – a fun twist!
You are brilliant! I’ll definitely be using that trick next time!