Best Watermelon Cucumber Margarita Recipes

WATERMELON-CUCUMBER MARGARITA

Watermelon-Cucumber Margarita image

Provided by Ryan Magarian

Categories Fruit Juice Liqueur Tequila Alcoholic Cocktail Party Cinco de Mayo Backyard BBQ Cocktail Margarita Lime Watermelon Mint Triple Sec Cucumber Summer Shower Bon Appétit Drink

Yield Makes 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups 1-inch chunks rindless watermelon
6 (1/8-inch-thick) slices English hothouse cucumber
15 large fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup 100% blue agave silver tequila
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons Simple Syrup
1 tablespoon Cointreau or other orange liqueur
2 cups ice cubes, divided
2 small watermelon triangles, each skewered with 1 cucumber round (for garnish)
2 fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)

Steps:

Place first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Press firmly on solidswith muddler or back of wooden spoon until mashed. Mix intequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup , and Cointreau, then 1 cup ice.Stir to blend well. Strain into large glass measuring cup. Divideremaining ice between 2 tall glasses. Pour Margarita mixtureover. Garnish with watermelon skewers and mint sprigs.

WATERMELON CUCUMBER MARGARITA

WATERMELON CUCUMBER MARGARITA image

Yield 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups 1-inch chunks rindless watermelon
6 1/8-inch thick slices English hothouse cucumber
15 large fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup 100% blue agave silver tequila
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons simple syrup
1 tablespoon Cointreau (orange liqueur)
2 cups ice cubes, divided
2 small watermelon trianges, each skewered with 1 cucumber round (for garnish)
2 fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)

Steps:

Place first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Press firmly on solids with muddler or back of wooden spoon until mashed. Mix in tequila, lime juice, simple syrup and cointreau, then 1 cup ice. Stir to blend well. Strain into large glass measuring cup. Divide remaining ice between 2 tall glasses. Pour Margarita mixture over. Garnish with watermelon skewers and mint.

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