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Ginger-Basil Watermelon Margaritas

Tangy meets sweet with this delicious twist on the Mexican cocktail classic. These Ginger-Basil Watermelon Margaritas will blow your mind.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Dairy-Free, Drinks, Gluten-Free, Summer, Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 people
Author Happy as a Yam Recipes

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Margarita Glasses

Ingredients

Margarita

  • 1 1/2 cups Watermelon, cubed
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 3 cups Ice crushed
  • 1 tbsp Basil packed
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger grated
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 6 oz White tequila

Garnish

  • 1 Watermelon wedge for garnish
  • Basil

Instructions

  • Start by pouring the sugar in a small plate and use one of the lime wedges for wetting the rims of the glasses. Once the glasses are well moistened, dip your glass into the sugar.
  • In a blender, combine the watermelon, ginger, tequila and ice, and blend until smooth.
  • Add lime juice and basil to a the glass and muddle the basil.
  • Pour blended watermelon into a glass and garnish with watermelon wedges basil leaves. Cheers!