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Watermelon-Cucumber Margarita

Recipe #300187 | 5 min | 5 min prep | SERVES 2 (Change Servings)
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RECIPE BY: cookiedog

This refreshing margarita is perfect for summer. If you would like a frozen drink, freeze the watermelon ahead of time. From Bon Appetit July, 2007.

Posted on: Apr 23, 2008

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • English cucumber (cut into 6, 1/8-inch-thick slices)
  • 15 large fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup 100% blue agave silver tequila
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons simple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Cointreau liqueur or orange liqueur
  • 2 cups ice cube, divided
  • 2 slices watermelon, triangles, each skewered with 1 cucumber round (for garnish)
  • 2 fresh mint sprig (for garnish)

    • Directions

    1. 1
      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.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (558g)

    Recipe makes 2 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    15 large fresh mint leaves

    1/2 cup tequila

    simple syrup

    1 tablespoon Cointreau liqueur

    2 mint sprigs

    Calories 128
    Calories from Fat 5 (4%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 0.6g 0%
    Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 7mg 0%
    Potassium 488mg 13%
    Total Carbohydrate 32.9g 10%
    Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
    Sugars 25.3g
    Protein 2.6g 5%
    Vitamin A 2323mcg 46%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg 9%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 41mg 69%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 2%
    Calcium 36mg 3%
    Iron 1mg 5%

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