Watermelon Cocktail With Tequila-Spiked Ice Cubes

Name: Watermelon Cocktail With Tequila-Spiked Ice Cubes
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 cocktails, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons thyme, fresh, finely chopped; 6 cups seedless watermelon, diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup ice; 1/2 cup tequila; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (such as Cointreau); 1/2 cup sugar (regular)

Submitted by Epi Curious

"This recipe appeared in a recent People magazine article and is credited to Food Network chef Marcela Valladolid. Adapted from her cookbook, "Fresh Mexico". Note that "cooking time" involves no cooking; however, 2 hours (minimum) freezing time is needed prior to mixing the drinks to make the tequila-spiked watermelon ice cubes."

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 6 cocktails
Serves:: 6

ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons thyme, fresh, finely chopped
6 cups seedless watermelon, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup ice
¹⁄₂ cup tequila
2 tablespoons orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
¹⁄₂ cup sugar (regular)

directions

Make simple syrup: Bring granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. When boiling, add thyme and stir for 1 minute. Let cool.
In a blender, put 3 cups watermelon, 1 cup of water and the ice, and blend for 2 minutes until finely pureed. Add syrup and blend for 1 more minute. Serve.
MAKE TEQUILA-SPIKED WATERMELON ICE CUBES AT LEAST 2 HOURS AHEAD (See below):.
To add tequila-spiked watermelon ice cubes: Place 3 cups watermelon cubes on a large baking sheet. Bring tequila, 1/2 cup water, orange liqueur and regular sugar to a boil, stirring constantly. Let cool to room temperature. Brush watermelon with mixture and freeze for 2 hours.