Rosemary infused watermelon margarita is literally relaxation in a glass. This cocktail has a bright fruity taste that screams summer.
Ingredients
3 fresh medium sprigs of rosemary
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
16 ounces seeded pureed watermelon
6 ounces tequila
juice of 2 limes
3 ounces triple sec
Garnish
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
¾ teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
½ teaspoon grated lime peel
4 small wedges of slice watermelon
Crushed ice
Instructions
Simple Syrup
Use a tea infuser to steep the rosemary into the syrup or enclose the rosemary in a small square piece of cheesecloth. Tie a string around the top of the cheesecloth holding the sprigs of rosemary in place. This will keep the cheesecloth closed while steeping in the syrup.
In a small saucepan place the water, sugar, and rosemary in the pan. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Allow the syrup to steep for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Discard the rosemary.
Garnish
On a plate combine turbinado sugar, chopped rosemary, and grated lime peel together. Rim 4 glasses with turbinado sugar mixture.
Cocktail
In a blender combine pureed watermelon, tequila, infused simple syrup, lime juice, and triple sec. Blend until fully mixed.
Pour into the sugar-rimmed glasses over crushed ice, garnish with a single wedge of watermelon.
Recipe by The Crafty Boomer at https://www.thecraftyboomer.com/rosemary-infused-watermelon-margarita/