Watermelon Margaritas

4 Dulcinea Watermelon Stars
1/4 cup frozen Dulcinea Watermelon chunks
1/2 cup frozen strawberry pieces
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tbsp. simple syrup* or sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
Dash liquid hot sauce (optional)
2/3 cup chilled tequila or Safeway Club Soda
6 tbsp. chilled orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec) or orange juice

*To make simple syrup combine equal parts water and sugar stirred over heat and brought to a boil, then cooled to room temperature.Steps (Watermelon Margaritas)  

In a food processor combine watermelon, strawberries, 2 tbsp. lime juice, orange juice concentrate, simple syrup, salt, and hot sauce. Whirl until mixture forms a smooth slush. (To make ahead and store up to 2 weeks, scoop slush into a resealable freezer bag and seal. When ready to use, let stand at room temperature to soften.)

In a small bowl, mix together tequila, remaining 6 tbsp. lime juice, and the orange liqueur; keep cold.

Into each chilled margarita glass (at least 3/4-cup size) mound about 1/4 of the watermelon-strawberry slush. In each glass, pour 1/4 tequila mixture over the slush.

Garnish each glass with a watermelon star on a skewer. Dip star in drink to muddle between sips.

4  Servings

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