Watermelon Margarita Slices

Name: Watermelon Margarita Slices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 piece seedless watermelon; 1 cup sugar; 0.75 cup water; 0.75 cup tequila; 0.33 cup orange liquor; 1 piece lime (zested); 1 piece lime (for wedges); flaked sea salt or coarse salt

15 mins prepServes 8

Sweet and boozy watermelon slices infused with margarita flavors, perfect for a refreshing summer treat or party appetizer. Made with tequila, orange liquor, lime, and simple syrup, then chilled.

8 servings

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1. Arrange watermelon slices in a single layer in two 9-by-13-inch sheet trays.
2. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Let cool slightly.
3. Combine the cooled sugar water (simple syrup), tequila, and orange liquor.
4. Pour the mixture over the watermelon wedges and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, turning over once during chilling.
5. In a separate bowl, combine salt and lime zest.
6. Remove watermelon from the tray and arrange on a platter. Pour any extra margarita mixture over the slices.
7. Garnish with lime wedges.
8. Serve with the lime salt. Enjoy!

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