Watermelon-Cucumber Margarita
- 1 12 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch chunks
- English cucumber (cut into 6, 1/8-inch-thick slices)
- 15 large fresh mint leaves
- 12 cup 100% blue agave silver tequila
- 14 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Cointreau liqueur or 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
- 2 cups ice cubes, divided
- 2 slices watermelon, triangles, each skewered with 1 cucumber round (for garnish)
- 2 fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
- PreparationPlace 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 sprigs.
watermelon, cucumber, mint, tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, orange liqueur, watermelon, mint sprigs
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/watermelon-cucumber-margarita-300187 (may not work)