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Cocktails/ Culinary Tales

Frozen Watermelon Margaritas

There is nothing better then an icy, slushy, beverage to keep cool while enjoying these Summer months. These Frozen Watermelon Margaritas are one of my absolute favorites.

To make these Frozen Watermelon Margaritas you’ll need Silver Tequila, Margarita Mix, Fresh Watermelon, and some limes!

If you prefer you can make a Margarita Mix from scratch. Super easy , in fact you can follow my Easy Margarita Mix Recipe .

Or you can also buy a premade margarita mix, when making frozen margaritas – I really prefer the Bacardi Mixers Margarita Mix you find in the cans at the grocery store, in the frozen section by the juices.

Frozen Watermelon Margaritas

Start by rimming your glass, you can use salt or sugar. I love sugar on mine so, I used a red sugar I had on hand.

Next, slice up some of your limes – you’ll use some of them to squeeze fresh lime juice in to the blender. But, set a few aside that you can serve with your finished drink!

Finally, Cube up some watermelon! Make sure you use seedless.

Now you’re ready to start mixing! In a blender, add the margarita mix, watermelon cubes, and tequila. Squeeze about 4 lime wedges in to the blender, discarding the rind. Add ice and blend well.

Pour your frozen drink into the rimmed glass! Add a watermelon cube and lime slice for garnish. Voila! A delicious and fresh Frozen Watermelon Margarita to help you beat the heat!

Frozen Watermelon Margaritas

Print Recipe
Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups of Watermelon Chunks
  • 1/2 Cup Silver Tequila
  • 4 oz Margarita Mix
  • 2 Limes
  • Ice

Instructions

1

Rim your glass with sugar.

2

Combine Tequila, Margarita Mix, & Watermelon Chunks in blender.

3

Add ice and squeeze in limes.

4

Blend well on high until ice is completely blended!

5

Pour in glass and garnish with watermelon chunk and a lime slice.

On a Watermelon kick? Check out my luscious Watermelon Daiquiri recipe!

July 20, 2020
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Culinary Tales/ Savory Vegetables

5 Minute Homemade Salsa

Yesterday, I made this 5 Minute Homemade Salsa! It was so easy to make & it taste just like restaurant style salsa!

I used fresh tomatoes, limes, cilantro, onions, poblanos, garlic, and a little tomato paste. I threw it all in my Ninja Food Processor and in less than 5 minutes it was ready to devour!

5 Minute Homemade Salsa

I used one large tomato as well as some cherry tomatoes, because that’s what I had on hand. Start by removing any stems (tomato & poblano) and seeds (from the poblano). Next, dice your onion. The cilantro can be left as is, the stems are fully edible and good for you too!

Now, If you have the time and supplies – I highly recommend roasting your tomatoes and peppers via the grill or oven. I had a few extra minutes so, I lined a pan with foil and sprayed it with cooking spray allowing my tomatoes and Poblanos to roast for about 10 minutes.

This step is totally optional and you can easily go straight to blending your salsa if you’d rather. Either way will yield delicious restaurant style salsa every time!

Place the tomatoes, onion slices, cilantro, poblanos, crushed garlic, and tomato paste right into the food processor! Squeeze your lime right on top of the other ingredients, getting as much juice as you can out of it and then discarding the rind. Place the lid on tight and blend away.

You can also add salt, black pepper, and white sugar to taste. I used about a dash of each.

Once your salsa is mixed thoroughly it’s ready to serve! Super simple, fresh, and delicious.

Serve immediately or place in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 days.

This Salsa is perfect to keep on hand as a snack and it goes perfectly with my Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos!

5 Minute Homemade Salsa

Print Recipe
Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 5 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Large Tomatoes or 15-20 Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Cup of Cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp Crushed Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 Small Poblano Pepper
  • 1/2 White Onion (Diced)
  • 1 Lime
  • Salt, Black Pepper, Sugar (Optional/To taste)

Instructions

1

Add diced onions, poblanos, cilantro, tomatoes, tomato paste, and crushed garlic to blender. Squeeze lime juice in and discard lime.

2

(Optional) Add black pepper, salt, sugar to taste.

3

Blend on high.

4

Serve and enjoy!

May 1, 2020
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