Do the Watermelon Crawl

If you’ve ever heard that country song, “Do the Watermelon crawl” you know exactly what you’ll be doing after eating a slice or two of these beauties! This edible margarita doesn’t need a glass…

Sorry folks, This one isn’t for the kids!

Watermelon Crawl

You’ll Need:
1 Small Seedless Watermelon
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 cup tequila
1/2 cup Triple Sec
2 limes, halved or cut into wedges
Flaked sea salt or coarse salt

Carefully slice the top of the watermelon off and place it in a bowl that will hold it upright.

In a small saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves completely, about 1 minute. Let cool slightly. Stir in tequila and triple sec. Slowly pour the margarita syrup into the watermelon, allowing it to soak in, the place the watermelon in the fridge for at least an hour.

Cut into 1″ thick Wedges, Squeeze limes over melon, and season with salt.

Alternatively, the melon can be sliced first into evenly thick wedges and placed in a 9×13 dish, then pour the margarita mix Over the top of the cut wedges, refrigerate at least 30 minutes prior to serving.

Pitcher of Watermelon Margaritas

You’ll Need
1 Small Seedless Watermelon
1 cup tequila
1/2 cup Triple Sec
2 limes, halved or cut into wedges

Cut the fruit from the rind of 1 small seedless watermelon and transfer it to a blender. Puree it until smooth. Transfer into a pitcher and Stir in tequila, triple sec and lime juice, stirring well.

Serve over ice.

If you prefer your watermelon margarita in a glass, puree

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Do the Watermelon Crawl

Article or recipe authorAuthor: Melissa 'Liss' Burnell

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preparation timePrep 20 minutes mins

cook timeCook 1 minute min

total timeTotal 21 minutes mins

This recipe turns a small seedless watermelon into tequila- and triple sec-soaked margarita wedges finished with lime and coarse salt, or into a simple pitcher drink served over ice. Estimated cost is $15.18 for the batch, or about $1.52 per serving, based on 10 servings.

ServingsServings 10 servings

CourseCourse Beverage, Dessert

CuisineCuisine American

Budget101 Price BreakdownApprox Cost: $15.18

Ingredients

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For the watermelon crawl

• ▢ 1 small seedless watermelon
• ▢ 1 cup sugar
• ▢ ¾ cup water
• ▢ 1 cup tequila
• ▢ ½ cup triple sec
• ▢ 2 limes halved or cut into wedges
• ▢ Flaked sea salt or coarse salt

For the pitcher version

• ▢ 1 small seedless watermelon
• ▢ 1 cup tequila
• ▢ ½ cup triple sec
• ▢ 2 limes halved or cut into wedges
• ▢ Ice for serving

Equipment

Small Saucepan

large bowl

Knife

Cutting Board

9x13-inch dish (optional)

Blender

Pitcher

Instructions

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1. Carefully slice the top off the watermelon so it can stand upright in a bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely, about 1 minute.
3. Let the syrup cool slightly, then stir in the tequila and triple sec.
4. Slowly pour the margarita syrup into the watermelon, letting it soak in as you go.
5. Refrigerate the filled watermelon for at least 1 hour.
6. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch-thick wedges.
7. Squeeze fresh lime over the wedges and sprinkle with flaked sea salt or coarse salt just before serving.
8. For the alternate method, slice the watermelon into even wedges first, place them in a 9x13-inch dish, pour the margarita mixture over the top, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
9. For the pitcher version, cut the fruit from the rind of 1 small seedless watermelon and transfer it to a blender.
10. Puree until smooth.
11. Pour the puree into a pitcher and stir in 1 cup tequila, 1/2 cup triple sec, and the juice from 2 limes.
12. Serve over ice.

Recipe Size Alteration

💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.

Notes

Prep time is estimated from carving, slicing, juicing limes, and blending the optional pitcher version.
Cook time reflects the 1 minute needed to dissolve the sugar.
Refrigerate leftover watermelon wedges in a covered container and use within 3 days for best quality.
Refrigerate the pitcher version and use within 2 days, stirring before serving because the puree separates naturally.
If the watermelon has sat above 40°F for more than 2 hours, discard it.

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