Watermelon and Pink Grapefruit Frozen Margaritas

Step 1

To make simple syrup, place 1/3 cup of sugar and 1/3 cup of water in a small sauce pan and simmer until thick and syrupy. This will yield about 4-5 tablespoons once reduced.

Step 2

To make colored sugar, mix ½ cup of granulated sugar with 4-5 drops of liquid red food coloring and mix with a fork. Add more food coloring to get desired color.

Step 3

Freeze margarita glasses for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4

In a blender, place frozen watermelon, frozen grapefruit, 3 tablespoons simple syrup, lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec and crushed ice and blend to a fine consistency. Add more simple syrup to taste.

Step 5

Take lime wedge and rub on rim of glasses.

Step 6

Pour colored sugar in dish and rub wet glass rim in sugar.

Step 7

Cut lime slices for each glass, make a slit half way on the slices and twist.

Step 8

Cut enough small watermelon triangles to garnish each glass.

Step 9

Pour blended drink into each rimmed glass and garnish with a lime twist and melon wedge.