Watermelon Margaritas

• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons coarse salt
• 1 lime wedge
• 1 cup watermelon puree (*see Cook's Note)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup premium 100 percent agave tequila
• 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier or triple sec)
• 1 cup ice

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the lime zest, water, and sugar.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
3. Remove from the heat.
4. Cool to room temperature and strain out the zest.
5. (Can be made in advance; keep in a covered container in the refrigerator.)
6. Chill a margarita glass in the freezer for 30 minutes.
7. Place the coarse salt in a shallow dish or saucer.
8. Wet the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and dip the glass into the salt, coating the top edge.
9. In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 tablespoons of the cooled lime syrup with the watermelon puree, lime juice, tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, and ice.
10. Shake until frothy and well chilled, at least 1 minute.
11. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
12. *Cook's Note: To make the watermelon puree, remove seeds from fresh watermelon and cut into large chunks.
13. Place in a blender and process until smooth and well pureed.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/watermelon-margaritas-recipe.html (may not work)