WATERMELON-BASIL MARGARITAS
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
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.
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Amir Rauf
[email protected]I made these margaritas for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked that they were not too sweet, and the basil gave them a unique flavor.
Lwa Zulu
[email protected]These margaritas are so easy to make and they are so delicious! I love the watermelon and basil flavors together. I will definitely be making these again.
Taj Mohammad
[email protected]I love the combination of watermelon and basil in this margarita! It's so refreshing and unique. I will definitely be making this again.
Steve Gillingham
[email protected]These margaritas are the perfect summer drink! They are light and refreshing, and the watermelon and basil flavors are so delicious together. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Deshia Kitchen
[email protected]I made these margaritas for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked that they were not too sweet, and the basil gave them a unique flavor.
Shaheen Alom
[email protected]These margaritas are so easy to make and they are so delicious! I love the watermelon and basil flavors together. I will definitely be making these again.
Selina Namisango
[email protected]I love the combination of watermelon and basil in this margarita! It's so refreshing and unique. I will definitely be making this again.
Juliet campos villaluz
[email protected]These margaritas are the perfect summer drink! They are light and refreshing, and the watermelon and basil flavors are so delicious together. I will definitely be making these again and again.
John Weaver
[email protected]I made these margaritas for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked that they were not too sweet, and the basil gave them a unique flavor.
Fauziatu Shaibu Namima
[email protected]These margaritas are so easy to make and they are so delicious! I love the watermelon and basil flavors together. I will definitely be making these again.
Raouf Mathlouthi
[email protected]I love the combination of watermelon and basil in this margarita! It's so refreshing and unique. I will definitely be making this again.
Saadi Choudhary
[email protected]These margaritas are the perfect summer drink! They are light and refreshing, and the watermelon and basil flavors are so delicious together. I will definitely be making these again and again.
fahad jimia
[email protected]I made these margaritas for a party last weekend and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked that they were not too sweet, and the basil gave them a unique flavor.
Deone Rabe
[email protected]These margaritas are so refreshing and delicious! The watermelon and basil are a perfect combination, and the lime juice adds a nice tartness. I will definitely be making these again this summer.