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Fruity Watermelon pitcher margaritas will please a crowd.
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When it comes to co*cktails, the situation dictates the drink. If you’re having a swanky steak dinner, then that’s a martini sort of meal.
Headed to a picnic and Shakespeare in the Park? That begs for the boozy Pomegranate Paloma, swigged from a flask. (Assuming you’re seeing a comedy. If it’s a tragedy, go with something bitter, such as a Dark and Stormy.)
A Fun Margarita Pitcher Recipe
But if the weather is sporting triple digits and I’m floating on a raft in the pool, then it’s time to go for something juicier and far more thirst quenching. Enter the watermelon margarita.
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For the most part, this is a classic margarita with a skosh more tequila and a lot of fresh watermelon. The resulting co*cktail is fruiter than the original and its strength will sneak up on you, but in this case I’ll call that a good thing.
This is also a margarita that I encourage you to have with salt, even if you normally don’t care for it. It adds a necessary bit of balance to all the sweetness.
More Summery co*cktails!
- Tom Collins
- Blueberry Pitcher Margaritas
- Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
- Mixed Berry Sangria
- Mojito co*cktail
Watermelon Pitcher Margaritas
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings5to 6 servings
Buy tequila that has been aged for two months and is marked "100% de agave.” Tequilas that aren’t labeled with this are usually cut with fermented cane juice, resulting in a lower quality tequila. (Check out our Tequila Guide for more info.)
VARIATIONS:
- Swap out tequila for mezcal, tequila’s smokier, wilder cousin.
- For a frosty, thicker treat, freeze the watermelon before throwing it in the blender and skip the strainer.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups tequila blanco(also called plato or silver tequila)
1/2 cup orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec or Cointreau
1/2 cup lime juice
4 cups chopped seedless watermelon
Simple syrup or agave nectar, if needed to sweeten
Kosher or other high quality salt, for garnish
Lime wedges, for garnish
Method
Blend the ingredients:
Place tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and seedless watermelon in a blender and give ’em a good whirl. (You may have to do it in two batches depending on the size of your blender.)
Note: If you happen have a juicer, simply juice the watermelon and stir it with the other ingredients in a pitcher.
Strain out the watermelon solids:
Pour the ingredients through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the solids to get as much liquid out as you can.
Prep the glasses:
Assuming you imbibe with flair, take a small plate or bowl and fill it with the salt. Next, rub the rim of a co*cktail or coupe glass (or a canning jar) with a wedge of a wedge of lime. Dip the glass into the salt and give it a small turn or two.
Serve and garnish:
Pour the co*cktail into the prepared glasses and garnish with a lime wedge.
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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 219 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 21g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 5to 6 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 219 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 100mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 16g | |
| Protein 1g | |
| Vitamin C 22mg | 109% |
| Calcium 17mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 162mg | 3% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
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