Margarita Watermelon Slices

A red rimmed margarita glass with watermelon slices that are served with a margarita simple syrup.

A fun alternative to an actual cocktail; watermelon slices are steeped in a mixture of tequila, sugar and orange liqueur and served in a margarita glass.

Course Cocktails, Friday Cocktails, Fruits

Cuisine American

Keyword cocktail, margarita, watermelon

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 437kcal

Ingredients

1 small watermelon seedless, cut into approximately 16 slices
1 cup sugar
¾ cup water
½ cup tequila
¼ cup orange liqueur
2 limes cut into fourths
sea salt I use Maldon Flaked Sea Salt

Instructions

Bring sugar and water just to a boil and cook just until sugar is dissolved; about 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour sugar syrup into a glass container.
Add the tequila and orange liqueur and let cool slightly.
Arrange the watermelon slices in a single layer in two large baking dishes.
Pour the simple syrup over the watermelon slices and refrigerate until cold; at least 1 hour.
Flip the watermelon over every 30 minutes.
Remove the watermelon from the syrup, and either arrange for serving from a platter or on single serving plates. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the melon and lightly sprinkle with the salt..

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