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- Hey hey, welcome back to my channel.
If you're new here, my name is Taylor
and I'm The Girl on Bloor.
I show you how to make delicious, easy recipes
so you can make healthy eating sustainable for the longterm.
And speaking of sustainable,
you've got to treat yourself every now and then,
and that's where today's recipe comes through clutch.
Now that the weather is getting warmer
and we're all getting outside a little bit more,
these watermelon margaritas are sure to become a big hit.
The best part about these margs
is that they are on the healthier side
and relatively low in calories.
I mean, you've got real watermelon,
fresh squeezed limes, no added sugar.
What more could you ask for in a summery beverage?
These watermelon margaritas are made
with just three ingredients,
so we're cutting out all the crap that you usually find
with most cocktails and getting back to the basics.
All you need is half a watermelon,
a bunch of limes, and some tequila.
And then of course I'll also show you
how to make a simple yet tasty chili salt rimmer
that will add some pizazz to the whole thing.
Okay, let's get down to business.
First up, assemble your ingredients.
You'll need half a watermelon plus more for garnish,
so go out and get yourself a whole melon for this recipe.
You'll have some left over
even by the time you factor in the garnishing slices,
but that's okay, since watermelon
is a super healthy and delicious snack.
Next up you'll need 10 limes.
Seven of them are for the actual margarita itself,
two are for garnishing the drink,
and one of them is for the salt rim.
And your final ingredient is the tequila itself.
I highly recommend you go with an agave-based tequila.
Look for a 100% blue weber agave on the label
to ensure that you are not getting any fillers
made from cane sugar juice.
Trust me, you'll save yourself a major hangover here
by choosing a high quality tequila,
and that is always worth it in my books.
Okay, so you're going to start
by roughly chopping up the watermelon.
It's going to blend super easily because it's mostly water,
so you don't really need to be too precise
here in your chopping.
Add it to the blender.
From there, juice seven of your limes.
This is probably the most labor intensive
part of the whole thing,
but it's worth it to use fresh limes.
Don't use the stuff from the bottle
because it just won't be the same.
Add your lime juice to the blender bit-by-bit
until all seven of your limes have been juiced.
Now you're going to blend everything together until smooth,
which should only take a few seconds
with a high-speed blender.
Once that's done, go ahead and take a fine mesh sieve
and place it over a pitcher.
Strain the watermelon and lime juice mixture
through the sieve to remove as much pulp as possible.
You want these cocktails to be nice and smooth,
the perfect refreshing treat on a summer day,
so don't skip this step.
You may need to strain it twice
just to get the right consistency,
but if the holes are super small like my sieve,
you'll be good on the first try.
I've linked to the fine mesh sieve I use
in the caption of this video.
Once you've got your mix,
you'll add one cup of spring water or filtered water to it.
This is because the mixture on its own is really potent
and you don't need it to be so concentrated,
especially with all the lime juice.
Because the watermelon is so sweet,
it does a good job of taming the limes on its own
without any added sugar, but the water is the final way
to neutralize the acidity of the limes.
Okay, now you have your mix.
At this point, you can store it in the fridge
for up to two days,
so this is a great recipe for prepping ahead of time.
Just place the lid on, then pour your tequila
fresh over ice when you're ready to serve.
If you do decide to make the juice ahead of time,
it's nice to get it chilled a bit more in the fridge,
so you can even make it up to a couple hours ahead of time.
I also like to separate the juice mixture and the tequila
so that you can enjoy it without the alcohol if necessary.
I know terrible, right?
But this way you do have options.
This mix is great with some plain sparkling water
if you're looking for a healthy, refreshing drink,
so keep that in mind
if you're not feeling the tequila so much.
Once the juice is ready, now you're ready
to get your garnishes ready and the salt rimmer.
Go ahead and cut your remaining watermelon
into cute little slices that you can add to each glass,
and then slice up two of your limes into rings
and cut them in half from there.
You'll then take the final lime and juice it,
then pour it onto a small plate.
Finally, take one tablespoon of crushed sea salt flakes.
I love Maldon salt for this, and then mix
with one teaspoon of chili powder in a small bowl.
Add the salt mixture to another plate.
Here's the final step.
Take your glasses and one at a time,
gently dip each glass in the lime juice.
Wait for any excess to drip off,
then dip in the salt mixture.
Now that you have your rimmer on,
add a few ice cubes, then pour in one ounce of your tequila.
If you're feeling dangerous, make it an ounce and a half,
then pour in your margarita mixture.
You'll be dividing the mixture among eight glasses,
so do your best to portion it all out evenly.
I made this recipe a little bit larger than I usually do
because I assume you're gonna be enjoying
with a friend or two.
You know, what's the point in just getting to enjoy
one cocktail each, right?
So this recipe does make quite a few servings.
If you want to cut back on the serving size
or even increase it to make it a larger pitcher,
head on over to my recipe card linked to in the caption
to see how you can adjust to fit your needs.
Like I said before, this recipe will keep in the fridge
up to two days, so you can totally make the mix
ahead of time and serve it when you're ready.
Enjoy on a patio somewhere,
and you are just experiencing peak summer.
I really hope that you enjoy
these skinny watermelon margaritas.
They are sure to become a big hit,
no matter who you make them for,
and they are just as good as a mocktail.
My favorite part is that they are made
with clean ingredients,
so you don't have to worry about extra sugars.
They're as healthy as a cocktail will get.
I don't have a ton of other cocktail recipes on the blog,
since I am a healthy eating and meal prep blogger,
but I have linked to some of my other
favorite healthy drinks in the caption,
such as some of my favorite Starbucks copycats
and my go-to lemon water recipe.
There's a little something for everyone this patio season,
so be sure to live it up while the weather is good.
Thanks so much for hanging with me here today.
I wish I could pass you one of these watermelon margaritas
through the screen.
If you make them at all this summer,
please tag me on Instagram @thegirlonbloor,
or drop a comment down below this video.
I hope you enjoyed this video,
and if you're looking for more delicious recipes,
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I'll see you again real soon.
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