At your next backyard gathering, guests might skip the bar in favor of a serving (or two) of this Margarita Watermelon. The popular juicy fruit is a summertime favorite for everyone. Now, you can turn it into a preferred adult cookout treat.

 

Texans love their margaritas in all forms. The origin of the famous salty tequila cocktail varies depending on who tells the story. One of the most plausible theories suggests that the Margarita evolved from the Tequila Daisy, a popular cocktail in the 1930s. David Daniel “Danny” Negrete is credited by some with creating the cocktail in 1936 in Mexico for his girlfriend, Margarita, who enjoyed salty drinks. However, others insist that bar owner Carlos (Danny) Herrera invented the drink in 1938 for a Ziegfeld showgirl named Marjorie King.

 

Texans were determined not to be outdone in the Margarita sweepstakes, with some asserting that it was first mixed and named at the legendary Balinese Room in Galveston in 1948 by head bartender Santos Cruz for singer Peggy Lee (Margarita is Spanish for Peggy).

 

With so many different types of Margaritas available today, including Margarita Watermelon, we raise a glass to all the mixologists for a job well done. Margarita Watermelon takes just minutes to prepare, allowing you to spend time arranging all those condiments and fixings for the hot dogs and burgers while it marinates.

 

Caution: This treat has a high alcohol content. If children or adults who don’t drink are attending your gathering, ensure their watermelon and the Margarita version are clearly separated.

 

Ingredients

1 ripe, flavorful watermelon, cut into triangles

1 cup good-quality tequila

1/3 cup triple sec

¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice

¼ cup margarita salt for garnish

Zest of 1 lime for garnish

 

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