Twinings® Rooibos Red Tea Watermelon Margarita
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Ingredients |
| 4 tea bags | Twinings® Pure Rooibos Red Tea |
| 1 cup | Freshly-Boiled Water |
| ½ tsp | Sea Salt |
| ½ tsp | Granulated Sugar |
| 3 | Lime Wedges, Divided |
| 1 cup | Watermelon, Chopped |
| ½ cup | Tequila |
| ¼ cup | Lime Juice |
| 2 tbsp | Agave Syrup |
| 2 cups | Ice Cubes |
This tea-based frozen margarita is a smooth and refreshing cocktail to beat the summer heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (+ 30 minutes cooling time)
- Serves: 2
HOW TO
- Pour 1 cup (250 mL) freshly boiled water over tea bags; let steep for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove tea bags; let cool slightly, then refrigerate until cold.
- Combine salt and sugar in shallow dish. Moisten rim of 2 margarita glasses or lowball glasses with 1 lime wedge; dip into salt-sugar mixture.
- In blender, mix together chilled tea, watermelon, tequila, lime juice, agave syrup and ice until smooth. Pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with remaining lime wedges.
Tips:
- Silver and gold tequila work equally well in this cocktail.
- Add 2 tbsp (30 mL) Cointreau or other orange-flavoured liqueur for a citrusy accent and extra sweetness.
