Watermelon-Tequila Refreshers

Name: Watermelon-Tequila Refreshers
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 3 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 12 cups); 1 cup tequila; 1 cup fresh lime juice (6 to 8 limes), plus lime slices for garnish; 4 cups ice

5 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
1 cup tequila
1 cup fresh lime juice (6 to 8 limes), plus lime slices for garnish
4 cups ice

Directions

1

Stir together the sugar and 3/4 cup water in a medium saucepan.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
3

Let cool completely.
4

Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 week.
5

Working in batches, fill the blender with watermelon cubes; blend until smooth.
6

Pass the puree in batches through a fine sieve set over a large bowl, discarding the solids as you work.
7

Refrigerate the juice until ready to use, up to 1 day.
8

Stir together the tequila, lime and watermelon juices, and sugar syrup in a large pitcher.
9

Stir in the ice and lime slices.