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Recipe of the Week

July 3rd – July 7th, 2006

Happy 4th of July!

 Watermelon Margaritas

Serves 5; 1 cup per serving
*You can freeze diced watermelon up to 2 weeks before the party.  Place diced watermelon on a cookie sheet in the freezer for 6 hours or overnight.  Store frozen cubes in a zip-top freezer bag until ready to use.  
·        2 cups diced, seeded watermelon, frozen
·        ¾ cup tequila
·        1/3 cup triple sec (orange flavored liqueur)
·        1 tablespoon sugar
·        2 tablespoons lime juice
·        2 cups crushed ice
·        Granulated sugar (optional)
·        Lime slices (optional)
·        Orange slices (optional)
Place frozen watermelon, tequila, triple sec, sugar, and lime juice in a blender; process until smooth. 
Add ice; process until smooth.
Serve in glasses rimmed with sugar, and garnish with lime and orange slices, if desired.  
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories:  157
Protein:  0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Total fat:  0.2 g
Saturated Fat:  0.2 g
Cholesterol:  0 mg
Sodium:  2 mg
                                                          Brought to you by: Gretchen Austin, MSRD