Watermelon-Basil Margaritas

Name: Watermelon-Basil Margaritas
Ingredients: 7 1/2 lbs seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 teaspoons superfine sugar; 6 ounces silver tequila (I used Patron); 24 basil leaves, plus sprigs for garnish; 3 ounces triple sec; 6 cups small ice cubes

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Ingredients

7 1/2 lbs seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 teaspoons superfine sugar
6 ounces silver tequila (I used Patron)
24 basil leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
3 ounces triple sec
6 cups small ice cubes

Directions

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["Place 24 watermelon cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Cover and freeze at least 1 hour, or 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 \"ice\"" cubes in glasses. Using cocktail shaker