Recipe information
Yield
Makes 2 drinks
Ingredients
1
1/2 cups 1-inch chunks rindless watermelon
6
1/8-inch-thick slices English hothouse cucumber
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 or other orange liqueur
2
cups ice cubes, divided
2
small watermelon triangles, each skewered with 1 cucumber round (for garnish)
2
fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
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Preparation
Place 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.