Watermelon-Mint Margaritas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups watermelon, seeded and chopped
fresh lime juice
sugar
1/2 cup tequila (see note below)
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
Garnish
fresh mint sprig (used for garnish)

Preparation

Place watermelon in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze 4 hours or until firm.
Coat rims of cocktail glasses with lime juice; dip in sugar.
Process frozen watermelon, tequila, and next 4 ingredients in a blender until slushy. Pour into glasses. Garnish, if desired.
*Note for kid-friendly recipe: 1/2 cup orange or apple juice may be substituted for tequila.