Ingredients:
Watermelon Simple Syrup 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed 1 cup sugar Watermelon Juice 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed 1/2 cup water Margarita Lime wedges Coarse salt Ice 4 ounces silver tequila 4 ounces watermelon juice 2 ounces lime juice 1 ounce watermelon simple syrup

Instructions:
To make watermelon simple syrup: In small saucepan over medium heat, combine watermelon and sugar. Use potato masher to mash watermelon and sugar together, pushing out liquid and dissolving sugar. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour mixture through fine mesh sieve set over bowl or jar, pressing watermelon to extract all liquid. Set aside to cool completely. To make watermelon juice: In blender, combine watermelon and water. Blend until smooth, then pour through fine mesh sieve set over bowl or jar. To assemble margaritas, use lime wedge to line rims of two glasses with juice. Dip glasses in coarse salt and carefully fill glasses with ice. Combine tequila, watermelon juice, lime juice and simple syrup in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until thoroughly chilled, about 30 seconds, and pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with lime wedges. All materials courtesy of Family Features. Find more fiesta-ready recipes at www.watermelon.org