Cocktails Get Local: Shaking Up a Watermelon Margarita (Video)

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Bring summer watermelon into your cocktails for an out-of-this-world margarita that is dangerously delicious.

Watermelon Margarita | #pkway Nothing beats the cool crunch of biting into a juicy watermelon during the dog days of summer, its pink juices running down the sides of your mouth.

Though shaking up puréed watermelon along with tequila, fresh citrus, and a few other ingredients comes awfully close.

Here’s a handy five-minute how-to video for you, just in time for the long weekend.

In my opinion, a watermelon margarita on the rocks is quite possibly the perfect cocktail for a Mexican-themed summer party or a holiday weekend. (Or Cinco de Mayo. obviously.)

Or when you just need a little celebration all on your own.

Watermelon Margarita | PK Newby

Whichever.

PS. That big pot behind me? Yeah, that’s a tortilla soup, one of my favorite summer suppers made from freshly shucked corn. The recipe, with a goodly amount of detail and cooking photos, is here. Just in case you were wondering. Good match for the margarita, too!

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jmesina2013 | 29Aug

Hi Dr. Newby! It’s true watermelon cocktails are prefect for those scorching summer afternoons. I recently underwent my bariatric procedure and was wondering if I will ever enjoy delicious cocktails again. As you know bariatric patients don’t get enough nutrients after surgery i’m taking these supplements. http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/vitamins-and-minerals/bariatric-fusion-multivitamin-wild-cherry-120-tablets.html

Will I be able to drink even just one cocktail if I am still taking my bariatric supplements. Thanks for posting, Cheers!
Dr. P. K. Newby | 04Sep

Hello! Thanks so much for your comment. I am glad to know you are taking your supplements, yes, very necessary for bariatric patients. I am so sorry but I cannot provide individualized advice in this forum but it’s a great question that your personal physician should be able to answer for you based on your current needs and situation. Whatever happens, here’s a toast to you and your health! Cheers, PKN

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