Watermelon, Strawberry and Tequila Agua Fresca

• 2 pounds cubed watermelon (about 6 cups)
• 4 cups diced stemmed strawberries (measured from 1 1/2 pounds)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup silver tequila
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (from 1 large lime), plus extra as needed
• 3 whole strawberries, halved
• 6 lime wedges
• Six 1-inch cubes watermelon

1. Toss the watermelon, diced strawberries, sugar and salt in a large bowl to blend.
2. Let stand until the sugar dissolves and a syrup forms, stirring occasionally, at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
3. Working in batches, puree the fruit mixture with the tequila and 2 teaspoons of the lime juice, combining each batch in a large pitcher.
4. Stir to blend.
5. Add more lime juice if desired.
6. Refrigerate until very cold, at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
7. For the garnish: Thread 1 strawberry, 1 lime wedge and 1 watermelon cube onto 6 skewers.
8. Divide the agua fresca among 6 chilled glasses.
9. Stick a skewer with garnishes into each drink and serve.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/watermelon-strawberry-and-tequila-agua-fresca-recipe.html (may not work)