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Sheryl Crow's Watermelon Margaritas

Aired on: August 9, 2011, April 6, 2011

Chuck says, "These pretty, festive drinks are great in the summer when the melons are at their best. I first had them at Sheryl’s, made by Chuck Coorts, her farm manager. I was blown away by them and while I tweaked the recipe a little, the credit goes to the “other”"

Ingredients

4½ cups peeled, diced seedless watermelon
¾ cup high-quality tequila (I prefer Patrón Silver tequila)
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons triple sec
4 cups ice

Yields: Serves 4

Preparation

In a blender, process half the watermelon, half the tequila, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of triple sec, and 2 cups of ice until smooth. Transfer to a pitcher.

Repeat with the remaining watermelon, tequila, sugar, lime juice, triple sec, and ice. Add this second batch to the first and refrigerate until ready to serve.