Happy Friday! Watermelon Margaritas

 INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons sugar

1 lime wedge

3 1/2 cups cubed seeded watermelon

1/2 cup tequila

2 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons fesh lime juice

1 tablespoon Triple Sec (orange flavored liqueur)

Lime wedges or watermelon balls (optional)

PREPARATIONS

Place 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucer. Rub the rims of 6 glasses with 1 lime wedge; spin rim of each glass in cugar to coat. Set prepared glasses aside.

Combine watermelon and next 4 ingredients (through Triple Sec) in a blender; process until smooth. Fill each prepared glass with 1/2 cup crushed ice. Add 1/2 cup margarita to each glass. Garnish with lime wedges or melon balls, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings

Recipe by Sue Spitler for Cooking Light