Ingredients
1½cupstequila blanco,also called Plato or silver tequila
½cuporange liqueur,such as Triple Sec or Cointreau
½cuplime juice
4cupswatermelon,seedless, chopped
simple syrup,or agave nectar, if needed to sweeten
kosher salt,or other high quality salt, to garnish
lime wedges,for garnish
Preparation
Place tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and seedless watermelon in a blender and give them a good whirl. (Do it in two batches, depending on the size of the blender.)
Pour the ingredients through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the solids to get as much liquid out as you can.
If desired to imbibe with flair, take a small plate or bowl and fill it with the salt.
Next, rub the rim of a cocktail or coupe glass (or a canning jar) with a wedge of lime.
Dip the glass into the salt and give it a small 1 to 2 turns.
Pour the cocktail into the prepared glasses and garnish with a lime wedge.
