Best Watermelon Basil Margaritas Recipes

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WATERMELON-BASIL MARGARITAS



Watermelon-Basil Margaritas image

After a stay in the freezer, cubes of watermelon become "ice" for this margarita, which gets an herbal edge from basil-infused tequila.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon, rind removed, fruit cut into 1-inch cubes
4 teaspoons superfine sugar
6 ounces (3/4 cup) silver tequila
24 basil leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
3 ounces (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) triple sec
6 cups small ice cubes

Steps:

  • Place 24 watermelon cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Cover, and freeze at least 1 hour (up to 2 days).
  • Puree remaining watermelon and the sugar in a blender until smooth. Pass through a sieve lined with cheesecloth into a bowl. (You should have 3 cups.)
  • Place tequila and basil in a glass pitcher, and crush with a wooden spoon. Stir in watermelon juice and triple sec.
  • Place watermelon cubes in glasses. Using a cocktail shaker, mix 3/4 cup margarita with 1 cup ice. Strain into a glass. Repeat. Serve garnished with basil.

WATERMELON-BASIL MARGARITAS



Watermelon-Basil Margaritas image

This came from an old issue of Martha Stewart Living...can't remember just which one. This recipe takes some time and effort, but feels so decadent with the watermelon "ice" cubes, it's totally worth the trouble. Nice on a summer afternoon to sip one of these on the deck and imagine that Martha might unwind in the same way...LOL!

Provided by drbecca26

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 1/2 lbs seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 teaspoons superfine sugar
6 ounces silver tequila (I used Patron)
24 basil leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
3 ounces triple sec
6 cups small ice cubes

Steps:

  • Place 24 watermelon cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Cover and freeze at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days.
  • Puree remaining watermelon and the sugar in a blender until smooth. Pass through a sieve lined with cheesecloth into a bowl. You should have 3 cups.
  • Place tequila and basil in a glass pitcher and crush with a wooden spoon. Stir in watermelon juice and triple sec.
  • Place watermelon "ice" cubes in glasses. Using cocktail shaker, mix 3/4 cup margarita with 1 cup ice. Strain into a glass. Repeat. Serve garnished with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.8, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.6, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 38, Protein 3.7

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