Watermelon Margaritas

WATERMELON MARGARITAS

2 cups cubed, seeded watermelon, frozen
3/4 cup tequila
1/3 cup triple sec
1 Tablespoon sugar2 Tablespoons lime juice
2 cups crushed ice

For Garnish: granulated sugar (optional) lime slices (optional) Orange slices (optional

1. Place frozen watermelon, tequila, triple sec, sugar, and lime juice in the Quick Chef Pro or Smooth Chopper. Process until smooth. Add ice; process until smooth. Serve in glasses rimmed with sugar, and garnish with lime and orange slices, if desired. Makes 5 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

For a make-ahead tip, you can freeze the diced water- melon up to two weeks before the party. Place the cubed watermelon in a single layer in a Large Tupperware FreezerMate. Allow to freeze 6 hours or overnight.