Watermelon Basil Margarita
Happy 4th of July! Here’s a great cocktail for summer get-togethers that everyone will love!
What’s more refreshing in the summer than watermelon? Watermelon juice is also naturally sweet and low in calories. Most margarita recipes call for simple syrup, but if you choose a juicy, ripe melon, simple syrup is completely optional in this recipe. If you like it sweeter, feel free to add some!
Make a Watermelon Basil Mocktail
Avoiding alcohol? It’s easy to enjoy the flavor of these refreshing Watermelon Margaritas without the booze. Just omit the tequila and it’s still delicious!
Watermelon Basil Margarita
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Seedless watermelon cubed
- 4 oz tequila preferably blanco
- 2 oz lime juice reserve the rinds
- 1/8 cup fresh basil
For the Sugared Rim
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Blend the watermelon in a blender or food processor. Then strain.
- Add the lime juice to the strained watermelon liquid and stir.
- Prepare the sugared rim, if using: In a small shallow bowl or plate, combine the sugar, sea salt and lime zest. Use the squeezed limes to rub the rim of the glass, then set the glass upside down in the sugar mixture until the rim is coated. Set aside.
- In the bottom of a shaker muddle the basil with the tequila for a minute. Then fill the shaker with ice, and add the watermelon mixture. Shake to combine.
- Fill the prepared glasses with ice and pour the margarita over until the glass is filled.