Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup water
• 3 strips orange zest
• 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• ¾ cup white tequila
• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup lime juice
• Salt or sugar for rimming glasses
• 1 lime,cut into wedges
• 2 cups crushed or as needed

Directions:

1. Bring 1/2 cup sugar, water, and orange zest in a small saucepan to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove simple syrup from heat and allow to cool completely.

2. Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Pulse until pureed.

3. Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with simple syrup, tequila, and lime juice.

4. Place a small amount of salt or sugar into a saucer. Rub edge of margarita glasses with a lime wedge to moisten. Lightly dip the rim of the glass into the saucer to rim the glass; tap off excess salt or sugar.

5. Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with lime wedges to serve.