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Watermelon-Basil Margarita
This refreshing spin on a margarita is the ultimate summer cocktail. Blend watermelon chunks, lime and basil with the required tequila and ice for a fabulous frozen drink.
Blender Drinks 101 by Kim Haasarud, Wiley (2010); photographs by Alexandra Grablewski
Ingredients
| 2 ounces reposado tequila | 1 ounce simple syrup (see recipe) | |
| 1 ounce watermelon schnapps | 2 basil leaves | |
| 1 cup fresh watermelon chunks | Watermelon wedge (or 3 watermelon seeds), for garnish | |
| 1 ounce fresh lime juice |
directions
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Combine the tequila, schnapps, watermelon chunks, lime juice, simple syrup and 1 basil leaf in a blender with 1 cup of ice.
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Blend until smooth.
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Pour into a cocktail or margarita glass.
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Garnish with the watermelon wedge and the remaining basil leaf.
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