Watermelon-Cucumber Margarita

This refreshing margarita is perfect for summer. If you would like a frozen drink, freeze the watermelon ahead of time. From Bon Appetit July, 2007.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch chunks
•  English cucumber (cut into 6, 1/8-inch-thick slices)
• 15  large fresh mint leaves
• 1⁄2 cup  100% blue agave silver  tequila
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 3  tablespoons  simple syrup
• 1  tablespoon Cointreau liqueur or 1  tablespoon  orange liqueur
• 2  cups  ice cubes, divided
• 2  slices watermelon, triangles, each skewered with 1 cucumber round (for garnish)
• 2  fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)

Directions

1. PreparationPlace first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Press firmly on solids with muddler or back of wooden spoon until mashed. Mix in tequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup, and Cointreau, then 1 cup ice. Stir to blend well. Strain into large glass measuring cup. Divide remaining ice between 2 tall glasses. Pour Margarita mixture over. Garnish with watermelon skewers and mint sprigs.