Watermelon Margarita 
This watermelon margarita tastes amazing and is so refreshing served over crushed ice on hot summer days. This recipe includes a simple syrup which you can make ahead and store in the refrigerator. 
white sugar
½
cup
water
½
cup
orange zest
3
strips
cubed seeded watermelon
2
cups
white tequila
¾
cup
lime juice
¼
cup
salt or sugar for rimming glasses
1
pinch
lime, cut into wedges
1
crushed ice, or as needed
2
cups
 To make a simple syrup: Bring 1/2 cup sugar, water, and orange zest in a small saucepan to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove simple syrup from heat and allow to cool completely.
  Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Pulse until pureed.
  Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with prepared simple syrup, tequila, and lime juice.
  Place a small amount of salt or sugar into a saucer. Rub edge of margarita glasses with a lime wedge to moisten. Lightly dip the rim of the glass into the saucer to rim the glass; tap off excess salt or sugar.
  Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with lime wedges to serve.
