I made my Skinny Watermelon Margarita and partied like a Las Vegas rockstar
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A Skinny Watermelon Margarita & Girls Gone Wild In Las Vegas
Ok, maybe ‘Gone Wild‘ in Las Vegas is a slight exaggeration. But we did ‘Do Vegas‘. And party like a rock star is actually a skinny Watermelon Margarita. Or 3. Because that’s how you roll when your BFF of 35 years comes to town. Remember when I told you about my BFF Kathy and I going to girl scout camp back in the 70’s and I refused to pee in the port-a-potty? We grew up in Chicago and lived a few blocks apart. We still like Girl Scout cookies but won’t pee in a port-a-potty. Well, we just spent the whole weekend kickin’ it up over here in Vegas! I know! There’s nothing better than having 1 really awesome sauce friend that has literally known you forever. We all have ‘friends’, but you know that 1 friend who knows every.single.little.thing about you and still hasn’t run away screaming? That’s Kathy. I luv, lurve, looooove her.
We ditched my family for 1 day and got mani / pedi’s. Only kind of matching because we’re 40 not 14. Still cute tho, right? We didn’t play Barbie’s but we totes gossiped about all the girls we don’t like and all the boys we do. Tonight we’re going to The Strip, checking out the new Linq ride and eating dinner at my smexy boyfriend Guy Fieri’s restaurant. Be jealous. I’ll tell you all about it later. Last night, like 2 giggly girls we made a Watermelon Margarita (fine, a pitcher full, but who’s counting…) and watched The Batchelorette. Oh Chris! I was sad for him. Poor schmoo didn’t even see it coming! They never pick the right ones…. Anyways, because we’re 40 and not 24, we have to watch or girl-ish figures now too. So we actually made a Skinny Watermelon Margarita for our girl’s night in. Like I said, Girls Gone Wild ya’ll…. Want the recipe?
Skinny Watermelon Margarita
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 Cups Watermelon (pureed)
- 1 Cup Tequila (use a good quality clear or it’ll Te-Kill-Ya, see what I did there?)
- 1/2 Cup Triple Sec (orange liqueur)
- 1/2 Cup Lime Juice
- 2 TBS Sweet’N Low (makes it ‘skinny)
- Pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS:
So, I’m a ‘don’t water my drink down’ kinda gal. This is a ‘blended’ drink which typically calls for ice, right? So, a few hours before making them, I cubed some watermelon and froze them. I was able to use them as a really cute garnish, but also in place of 1/2 the amount of ice so they didn’t get so watered down! Smart ain’t I? (ain’t???) So, do that! Then take your pureed watermelon, tequila, triple sec and lime juice and toss it in your blender. Pulse that a few times to mix it up. Toss in your frozen watermelon cubes and ice (3 cups total combined) Sweet’N Low and a pinch of salt. Blend baby, blend! Pour in a tall glass, garnish with some of the frozen cubed melon, maybe a lime and those puuuurty drink umbrellas and ENJOY!
Because I know Kathy isn’t a spice girl fan, I left out the Jalapeno Pepper slices which I normally add. Maybe it’s because I live in Vegas and we’re just always pushing the envelope, but I like some heat. As long as you’re over 21 and drink responsibly, I’ll let you make that call!
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What’s your fav Girl’s Night In Drink? Wanna come to Vegas and braid each others hair?
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I can see my wife drinking this all day with the girls near the pool.. Thanks for the guidance!
Those sound beyond amazing – and I love that I would be saving calories 🙂
These look amazing.. something I could definitely see myself sitting outside and sipping on a weekend! I can’t believe these are “skinny”.
MmmmMMMM! That looks delicious! I love a good margarita, and this watermelon margarita looks like a fruitabulous winner to me!
You had me at the title! Watermelon, Margarita, and Las Vegas…sounds like a good time to me! I will definitely be making these! Thank you for the recipe! Great idea with freezing the watermelon 😉
This margarita is calling my name. I am sooo making this for my next get together. I have to plan something soon, otherwise I’ll be forced to drink the whole thing myself. ;D
That looks delicious. I could go for one of those right now!
Sounds like the perfect summer time drink for mom.
I love watermelon, but never had it as a cocktail. Looks great and refreshing. I’m glad this recipe didn’t stay in Vegas!
Oooh, this sounds like just what I need about now… HA! yummy and refreshing… Thanks for sharing
I need a Skinny Watermelon Margarita! It is so hot here and this cool drink would be awesome.
Yum! It’s hotter then a fire cracker here so a night with a friend and this recipe = love in my book. Thank you for sharing the recipe and the toe nails are adorable.
Oh your toes are so cute!! I really should try to supply this for our BBQ in a few weeks!
That looks so refreshing! I’d love a virgin version!
This looks great, and I’m wondering if it would taste good non alcoholic as well? I love watermelons!
How yummy! This looks extremely tasty and refreshing.
Margaritas are my fave drink! I would love to try this 🙂
Looks really refreshing! I love anything with watermelon in the summer.
I’m soooo ready for a drink!!!!!!!! This one looks delicious and I bet if I show hubby he will make me one 🙂 I’m spoiled what can I say.. soo wanna try this one…thanks for sharing
I would love to try this because it is skinny and made with yummy watermelon, They look so fabulous.
Cute toes! Looks nice and fruity, even though I don’t drink alcohol.
What a great idea to make watermelon ice cubes, that would probably be good in other drinks too. Love the lime slice as well, I LOVE lime.
I love how y’all went all out and had a girls day! The pedicures are adorable and the drinks look great!
Sounds delicious and a great, refreshing drink for the summer months. Thanks for sharing,
YUM! That looks delicious!!!
Oh boy that sounds like a great girls’ night drink. Also, I felt so bad for Chris too. I knew that was coming because there was no way she was going to Iowa, but he’s such a sweet guy.
Thanks for the recipe. All of the ingredients are pretty much quick to be found in our local market. We’ll try to do this! 🙂
That looks so good! I love watermelon and have to try this.
That looks so good! I love watermelon and have to try this.
That looks so good! I love watermelon and have to try this.
Sounds like a great friend. And porta-pottys are gross. I don’t blame you! Cute toes.
I love watermelon so this is a perfect drink for me. Thanks for the recipe.
This is like the perfect umbrella drink. Just add some sand and the ocean please.
I could go for one of those right now! And the piggies were adorable! <33
glad you and your childhood friend had a nice time visiting
Looks delicious. Glad to know you guys had a great time in vegas :)!
Love your toes, they revmind me of watermelons and their seeds!
They look refreshing. And your toenails made me smile, that’s a cute pedi. 🙂
This looks so good! I’m going to try this one 🙂
Yummy! Watermelon is one of my favorite fruits, so I can just imagine the taste on that delish drink.
I love your idea of replacing the ice with frozen fruit. This sounds so wonderful! I must try it.
Oh I’m so making this for our BBQ Saturday. This looks amazing.
Sounds Delish. But I really love your napkins…..
This looks yummy! I would LOVE to go to Vegas. Would you believe I’ve never been!
I had a watermelon mojito while visiting the states but I wasn’t too impressed with it. It wasn’t blended so it just felt like I was drinking something with big chuck of watermelon getting stuck in the straw! But would love to try this watermelon margarita!!
This is something my sister in law would LOVE. I am sending her this link now! She loves all kinds of funky drinks. Thank you so much for sharing!
Oh I am going to have to do this recipe! Linking back to you! I love a good margarita but not your average. Sounds like a fun time with friends.
The frozen watermelon part was pure genius, useful for non alcoholic drinks as well.
going to make these now the weather is awesome I think I have everything in the kitchen as well!
Wow, what’s cuter, the toes or the drinks? Love them both!!