Spend a lazy hot girl summer with a watermelon margarita

The more time I spend making cocktails, the more often I go back to basics. I tend to get distracted by the idea of ​​discovering something new in something old and well known. I’m reticent about infusions (which can be great), kitchen counter fermentations, eight-plus-ingredient potions, and elaborate cocktail presentations.

Yet how many times can you make, say, a mojito and feel life-affirmed? The answer, at least for me, is many times. Again and again, as Blanche says. So recently Developing cocktail slushies for local microbreweriesI had to contend with an enduring monogamous relationship to small variations of the classic cocktail. furniture store to buy anything It ended up being yet another bed for the apartment and for my dog ​​(most recently when all I needed was a nightstand, a rattan chaise longue). I had to ask myself: My cocktail repertoire was Not cute dog bed?

I knew it was my official duty to feature frozen margaritas at some point, but until recently I resisted. It was a brutal and hectic summer for me. Imagine coming home from work exhausted and in need of something to drink, and I’m also not good at staying hydrated.

Margarita is my vehicle-or -dI mean cocktails.Friends, now you have the essential equations behind most my cocktail: Eliminate waste + You want a drink + something familiar + a versatile moment, in this case a watermelon margarita. “It will be a wonderful slush.” I knocked them back and thought. But was it too boring? too obvious?Why I Care, for now? Enter my friend Carlin.

Carlin sent me the cassis jelly that she made, and it was so delicious. It brought tears to my eyes. She also said the new rug I bought from her IKEA was “just right.” I love her.When When I saw her posting a frozen watermelon margarita she made for her own after-work leisure, I knew it was the green light I needed. If Karlin, who seems to have a habit of making magical things happen at home, has similar thoughts and is happy with that, then so be it. God, I hope everyone has Karin in their lives.

You can do this in several different ways. My original, in-home, very-laziness-When-unfrozen method; or slightly –more-involvement-and-icy road. Both are delicious, refreshing, almost moisturizing and rich in lycopene. wThis may help your blood pressure, depending on the medical research you read. I use Tajin and salt rim. Because…well, it’s pretty awesome, but it’s also completely optional.

how to make Watermelon margarita (lAjijiIllshmm wAhh)

• 3-4 ripe watermelons (such as 1-inch cubes)
• 2 sugar cubes (or 3/4 ounces simple.
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 2 ounces tequila (I use Blanco)

Mix the watermelon and sugar cubes in a shaker and add the other ingredients. Add ice to the shaker, shake for about 6-8 seconds, and pour into a glass filled with fresh ice.

If you want a tagine/salt rim, grab a small plate and pour the two ingredients in your preferred ratio. Dip in the tagine and salt mixture. Put ice in a glass and pour margaret.

how to make Watermelon margarita (hOgirlsAmmar Carlin W.Ahh)

Carlin recommends chopping very ripe watermelons (save the skin). cordial) freeze the pieces beforehand. This is great because frozen watermelon provides the necessary dilution and cooling factor so there is no need for ice. while giving you a nice, slimy consistency.

• 4-5 frozen watermelons
• 2 ounces of tequila
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 3/4 ounce simple syrup

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until uniform. Pour into a (preferably chilled) glass and love life a little.