Watermelon - Pineapple - Mint Margaritas


 There have only been a handful of days this spring where it has been pleasant to be sitting on our porch. Our family enjoys grilling and eating outdoors so we're hoping to get more days before it starts getting really hot outside.

 When it comes to grilling, it is usually my husband's job to make sure the main portion of the meal is prepared. I work with sides or if I plan it correctly, even the sides require grilling then all I have to do is the bare minimum. How about that?

 Of course, this only means my part has to be delicious and enticing. During our second year of marriage I started working on creating unique margarita recipes. The recipes would include ingredients that were seasonally available and then given a little twist.


Watermelon is definitely available everywhere right now but how to pick one is usually the hardest challenge. Luckily at Watermelon.org helps anyone with tips on picking the best watermelon for individual consumption or for any recipe. 

 I had so many ideas for recipes but when it came to it, I decided to make my Watermelon Margaritas with some fresh mint and pineapple juice. Tropical margaritas are usually not thought to contain watermelon and even at that I thought it would be a little overpowering. My recipe has an even balance with all ingredients, including the tequila, to make this a perfect summer drink.
Check out the National Watermelon Promotion Board for more seasonal recipes, facts, and tips on watermelon. Check them out on Facebook and Twitter too!

Watermelon - Pineapple - Mint Margaritas

by Noelle Kelly



Ingredients (serves 4-6 people)
  • 4 cups of watermelon chunks
  • 2 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 cup tequila
  • 2/3 cup triple sec
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup packed mint leaves
  • ice and cocktail shaker
Instructions
Peel the watermelon from the rind and cut watermelon in chunks. Place watermelon in a Viamix blender or other high-powered blender and blender.

Add the lime and pineapple juice, honey and mint into the blender and mix well.

Place the juice into a pitcher and add the tequila and triple sec to the pitcher. Add a cup at a time into a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Shake and serve into a margarita glass OR add 2 cups crushed ice to pitcher and serve immediately.

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