Drink: Watermelon-Tequila Cocktails

Recipe by Bobby Flay When watermelon is in abundance, this is a great way to use it. Bobby Flay purees seedless watermelon chunks, then strains the juice through a sieve and mixes it with silver tequila, sugar syrup, blueberries, mint, and fresh lime jui

Ingredients

1/4 c. water
1/4 c. granulated sugar
8 c. diced seedless watermelon
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1 3/4 c. blueberries
3/4 c. lightly packed fresh mint leaves
1 1/4 c. silver tequila
ice

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring the water to a simmer with the sugar and stir over moderate heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute; let the sugar syrup cool.
In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and strain the watermelon juice, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.
In a large pitcher, combine the sugar syrup with the lime juice, blueberries, and mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, lightly muddle the blueberries and mint. Add the watermelon juice and tequila. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
Pour the cocktail into tall ice-filled glasses. Garnish with the mint sprigs and serve. Looking for party-ready recipes? Try our top guacamole recipes, birthday cakes, or punch recipes.

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