Thai Basil Watermelon Margaritas Recipe

Name: Thai Basil Watermelon Margaritas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Thai Basil Watermelon Margaritas; 1 cup 1-inch watermelon chunks or balls (optional); 1 cup watermelon puree (about 3 cups of watermelon); 4 ounces tequila; 1 ounce triple sec or Cointreau; 1 1/2 ounces Thai Basil Syrup (recipe below) or simple syrup; juice of one lime, plus a few lime wedges to garnish; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt; Thai Basil Syrup; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 sugar; 1 cup Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus a few small sprigs to finish

Servings: persons

Thai Basil Watermelon Margaritas
1 cup 1-inch watermelon chunks or balls (optional)
1 cup watermelon puree (about 3 cups of watermelon)
4 ounces tequila
1 ounce triple sec or Cointreau
1 1/2 ounces Thai Basil Syrup (recipe below) or simple syrup
juice of one lime, plus a few lime wedges to garnish
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
Thai Basil Syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 sugar
1 cup Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped, plus a few small sprigs to finish

1
Place the watermelon chunks on a plate and freeze them. Reserve a few in the refrigerator if you plan to use them as a garnish.
2
For the syrup, combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over moderate heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. When the syrup begins to boil remove it from the heat and stir in the basil leaves. Cover and allow the syrup to steep for at least an hour. When you're ready to make your cocktails, strain the syrup and discard the leaves.
3
In a small pitcher, stir together the watermelon puree, tequila, triple sec, basil syrup, and lime juice.
4
Combine the sugar and salt on a small plate or saucer. Wipe the rim of each glass with a wedge of fresh lime, and dip it into the salt-sugar mixture to coat.
5
Fill the glasses with frozen watermelon chunks or ice or a combination of the two and pour the margarita mixture over the top. Garnish with fresh watermelon, lime wedges, and fresh Thai basil sprigs.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Thai Basil Watermelon Margaritas, 1 cup 1-inch watermelon chunks or balls (optional), 1 cup watermelon puree (about 3 cups of watermelon), 4 ounces tequila, and more.

Yes, Thai Basil Watermelon Margaritas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Thai Basil Watermelon Margaritas

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