Watermelon Margarita

By Erin

Did you know? Its National Watermelon Day today, August 3rd. That sweet, juicy summer treat is known to have began cultivation in the Nile Valley as early as the second millennium B.C. Watermelon seeds were even found in King Tut’s tomb! What better way to celebrate this ancient berry in a feast of juicy deliciousness on National Watermelon day than with a refreshing Watermelon Margarita!

Fun Facts About Watermelon

• Watermelon is 92% water.
• In the early days, watermelons were used as canteens.
• The word “watermelon” first appeared in the English dictionary in 1615.
• Watermelons take about 90 days to grow, from planting to harvesting.
• You can eat watermelon rind. Pickled watermelon rind is so good!
• The world’s heaviest watermelon was grown by Chris Kent of Sevierville, Tennessee in 2013, weighing in at 350.5 pounds!!
• There are more than 300 varieties of watermelon are cultivated in the United States and South America. 
• The most common watermelon options are seeded, seedless, mini and yellow & orange. Check out all the different types of watermelons and melons at Melissa’s Produce!
• The United States currently ranks sixth in worldwide production of watermelon. Florida, Texas, California, Georgia and Indiana produce the most watermelon.

Watermelon Margarita Yield: 1 8 oz glass Prep Time: 3 min Total Time: 3 min

Ingredients:
2 cups Fresh seedless watermelon, skin removed 2 oz cup Tequila
1 oz Triple sec
1⁄2 oz cup Fresh lime juice
2 oz Margarita mixture
1 tsp Honey
1 cup Ice
Tajin seasoning for rim
Limes for garnish

Directions:
Add watermelon, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, margarita mix, and honey to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
Strain Into a pitcher, removing pulp.
Pour the mixture into a Tajin rim glass and serve with lime.

Enjoy!