Watermelon and Tequila Frescas
Here, fresh fruit pureed with a little ice and spiked with tequila is a colorful alternative to the usual margarita. The watermelon can be prepared a day in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve. To ensure that drinks stay cold, place the glasses in the freezer or refrigerator for several hours before using. Or, for a quick chill, fill the glasses with ice and water, let them sit for a few minutes, and then dump them out just before pouring in the drink.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Watermelon | 1 cup diced (152g) | 46 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 small seedless watermelon, about 2 1/2 lb., flesh removed from rind and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups crushed ice
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 3 to 4 limes)
- 1 1/2 cups tequila
- 16 fresh mint leaves