Christopher Michel has been the Senior Food and Gardens Editor at Country Living Magazine since March of 2021. Chris has over ten years of experience writing and editing for national magazines and websites, mostly in the food space, such as Cooking Light, The Kitchn, Rodale’s Organic Life, and Bon Appetit. Prior to that, Chris worked in a variety of food spaces in New York City. In 2022, Chris completed the Alabama Master Gardener’s Program hosted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
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This fun take on the classic Tequila Sunrise recalls that old adage about sailors being wary of red skies at dawn. And we'd concur: This is definitely a better drink for the evening hours. (You might even call it a sailor's delight!) You can stick with the traditional tequila base, or switch to the more seafaring rum — both work delightfully well in this fruit-forward tropical sipper, but either way we recommend using the freshest, sweetest watermelon available. Be warned: you won't regret it!
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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Ingredients
2c.
watermelon chunks
1c.
pineapple juice
8oz.
tequila or dark rum, divided
Maraschino cherries and pineapple wedges, for garnish
Directions
Step 1Purée watermelon in a blender until smooth, about 30 seconds. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. (This will yield about 1 cup juice.)
Step 2Fill highball glasses with ice. Top with pineapple juice, then tequila and watermelon juice, dividing evenly. Garnish with a cherry and pineapple wedge.