Watermelon Basil Margaritas Recipe

Martha Stewart's Watermelon Basil Margaritas Recipe.

Ingredients

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• 7 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon, rind removed, fruit cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 teaspoons superfine sugar
• 6 ounces (3/4 cup) silver tequila
• 24 basil leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
• 3 ounces (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) triple sec
• 6 cups small ice cubes

Directions

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   #1. Add 24 watermelon cubes on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Cover, and freeze at least 1 hour (up to 2 days).
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   #2. Mix and Puree left over watermelon and sugar in a blender until smooth. filter through a sieve lined with cheesecloth into a bowl. This should make 3 cups.
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   #3. Pour tequila and basil in a glass pitcher, and crush with a wooden spoon. Stir in watermelon juice and triple sec.
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   #4. Add watermelon cubes in glasses. Using a cocktail shaker, mix 3/4 cup margarita with 1 cup ice. Strain into a glass. Repeat. Serve garnished with basil.