Cook The Book: Watermelon-Ginger Margarita

• 1 lime wedge
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1/2 cup peeled, cubed watermelon, plus 1 wedge, peeled, for garnish
• 2 ounces gold tequila
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 or 2 pieces crystallized ginger for garnish

1. Moisten the outer rim of a chilled margarita or martini glass with the lime wedge. Spread the salt on a shallow plate and dip the glass in the salt, covering it with a light band. Set the glass aside.
2. In a blender, combine the ice, cubed watermelon, tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and minced ginger. Blend at high speed until smooth. Pour into the prepared glass. Garnish with a spear of crystallized ginger and watermelon.

lime, kosher salt, crushed ice, gold tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, fresh ginger, ginger

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/07/watermelon-ginger-margarita-recipe.html (may not work)