WATERMELON HERB COOLER
Inspired by visions of clear blue water, sandy toes, and a cold drink dripping with condensation, you opt for a very Summer Friday libation. This refreshing watermelon mint & basil margarita is the perfect warm weather companion, whether you're relaxing on a rooftop in Brooklyn or a beach in Mexico (we'll keep our harbored resentment to ourselves). Like keeping things spicy? Substitute your favorite mezcal and a chili-salt rim to garnish.
Provided by samanthaleahscott
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 4h30m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- PREP: Chop fresh watermelon into 1-2 inch chunks and place in ziploc bag to put in freezer. Ideally prep the night before and let freeze overnight but 4-5 hours freezer time should do the trick. .
- 1. Combine sugar, mint, and 4-5 squeezed limes in a heat-safe bowl, stirring ingredients together. Let mixture sit for 10-15 minutes.
- 2. Boil 1 cup of water. Add boiled water to sugar mixture, stirring well until sugar has dissolved completely. Let simple syrup mixture sit for another 10 minutes and put to the side.
- 3. In a blender, pre-blend 2-3 cups frozen watermelon and 2 cups ice until slushy. Add,.
- - 1 1/2 cups tequila.
- - leaves of 2-3 mint sprigs.
- - leaves of 1-2 basil sprigs.
- - Juice of 3-4 limes.
- - 2 oz of orange juice.
- - 4-5 oz of homemade simple syrup to taste.
- 4. Blend until fully combined, add ice to reach desired consistency. Garnish with a mint leaf and fresh lime wedge.
- *ingredients above yield approximately 2-3 blender batches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.2, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 15.7, Carbohydrate 202.9, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 172.7, Protein 8.1
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