Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Fruit Recipe
Watermelon Margarita
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Fruit-5044
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Ingredients |
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2 teaspoons |
natural sugar (for rim of glasses) |
2 |
fresh limes, cut in halves |
4 cups |
watermelon, seeded and cut in 2-inch chunks |
2 tablespoons |
natural sugar |
1 ounce |
freshly squeezed lime juice |
1/2 cup |
tequila |
1/4 cup |
orange-flavored liqueur |
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lime wedges for garnish |
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watermelon balls, for garnish |
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Preparation
Place 2 teaspoons sugar in a small dish. Rub rim of margarita glasses with 1 cut half of lime, and then roll glasses in sugar to coat. Place prepared glasses in the freezer until ready to serve drinks. Combine juice of limes, watermelon, 2 tablespoons sugar, tequila and orange-flavored liqueur in a blender and process until smooth. Fill blender with ice cubes and process mixture is a slush consistency. Fill prepared glasses with margaritas; garnish each glass with lime wedge and watermelon balls on a skewer and serve immediately.
Yield
4 servings
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Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store.
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