Skinny Watermelon and Pineapple Margaritas

I don't have a whole lot of time to post today, since I have to leave for the airport in a bit to go back to Austin.  But I could not leave you fine folks without sharing some margarita love before I go.  So, I'll just say this: margaritas are delicious and oh-so-pretty and you should drink them all summer long and not just for Cinco de Mayo. 


These were not your average margaritas for two reasons.  One, they are a lot healthier than a "regular" margarita so you can enjoy more than one them guilt-free.  Two, they are watermelon and pineapple flavored!  Yum!


These were super easy to make, too!  Enjoy!  I'll be back later this week to share more food-bloggy-goodness.  Cheers, y'all!

Skinny Watermelon Margaritas
Source: Adapted from Cooking Light

1 lime wedge
6 cups cubed seeded watermelon

1 cup tequila (use silver, not gold)

6 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/1/1/2 cup Triple Sec

¼ cup kosher salt

Additional lime wedges for garnish

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

Combine watermelon and about ¼ cup water in a blender (you may have to do in batches).  Process until smooth.  Fill each prepared glass with a few ice cubes.  Add 1/2 cup margarita to each glass. Garnish with lime wedges or melon balls, if desired.



Skinny Pineapple Margaritas

1 lime wedge
1 whole pineapple, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons sugar

1 cup tequila (silver or gold is fine)

6 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/1/1/2 cup Triple Sec

¼ cup kosher salt

Additional lime wedges for garnish

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

Combine pineapple, sugar and about ¼ cup water in a blender (you may have to do in batches). Process until smooth. Fill each prepared glass with a few ice cubes. Add 1/2 cup margarita to each glass. Garnish with lime wedges.