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July 20, 2015Cocktails, Recipescocktail, lime, tequilaJulie Boyle

My current favorite summer drink.  Combine my LOVE of watermelon with my love of margaritas and you have an instant hit!  Summer love

• 1 Cup frozen watermelon cut up into 1-2 inch cubes (freeze at least 2 hours and can be frozen for several weeks)
• 4 jiggers of silver tequila
• 2 jiggers of Cointreau
• Juice of 2 limes
• Dash of margarita mix (optional)

1. Place watermelon, tequila, Cointreau and lime juice in blender. Blend until all watermelon is pureed. Taste and add margarita mix if it tastes too strong or if you like it sweeter.
2. Serve as is, or with ice.

How do I begin to describe my love affair with Margaritas if you don’t know me?  Um, my Specialized Ruby Bike is named Rita.  I do races so I have a legitimate excuse to “replace my electrolytes” with a Margarita with salt.  I just love Margaritas.  I like different flavors but by far, this classic recipe is my all time favorite. Continue reading →