Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Watermelon-Tequila Refreshers Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 17, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 8 Yield: 11 cups If you would like to serve alcohol-free cocktails, omit the tequila -- the drink is still delicious. Ingredients ¾ cup sugar 3 ½ pounds seedless watermelon, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 12 cups) 1 cup tequila 1 cup fresh lime juice (6 to 8 limes), plus lime slices for garnish 4 cups ice Directions Stir together sugar and 3/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let cool completely. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 week. Working in batches, fill blender with watermelon cubes; blend until smooth. Pass puree in batches through a fine sieve set over a large bowl, discarding solids as you work. Refrigerate juice until ready to use, up to 1 day. Stir together tequila, lime and watermelon juices, and sugar syrup in a large pitcher. Stir in ice and lime slices. Rate it Print