Watermelon Margaritas

Serves 6

2 tsp. sugar
2 fresh limes, cut in half
4 C seedless watermelon, cut in 2" chunks
2 T sugar
1/2 C tequila
1/4 C orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
lime wedges, for garnish
watermelon balls, for garnish


Method:


Place 2 teaspoons sugar in a small dish. Rub rim of margarita glasses with 1 cut half of lime, and then roll glasses in sugar to coat. Place prepared glasses in the freezer until ready to serve drinks.
Combine juice of limes, watermelon, 2 tablespoons sugar, tequila and orange-flavored liqueur in a blender and process until smooth. Fill blender with ice cubes and process until mixture is a slush consistency. Fill prepared glasses with margaritas; garnish each glass with a lime wedge and watermalon balls on a skewer and serve immediately.