Frozen watermelon margarita

My wife and I love an aperitif, and chill in the garden with a cocktail.

In my books, a good garden party isn’t complete without a frozen cocktail, and these are quick and easy to make – you just have to remember to put the watermelon in the freezer the night before! Liberty Mendez

SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins plus overnight freezing EASY V

800g watermelon, cut into cubes

(prepared weight)

125ml tequila

75ml triple sec

2 limes, zested and juiced, plus

a wedge for the rim

2 tsp honey

For the garnish 4 tsp sea salt flakes 2 tsp caster sugar ¼ tsp chilli flakes

1 Put the watermelon pieces in a freezerproof container and freeze overnight until solid. The next day, prepare the garnish for the rim of each glass. Combine the sea salt flakes, sugar, chilli flakes and lime zest in a small bowl. Set aside.

2 When you want to serve, put the frozen watermelon, tequila, triple sec, lime juice and honey in a food processor or blender and blitz until smooth. Run a lime wedge around the rims of four glasses, then dip in the garnish mix. Pour the drink into the glasses. Serve immediately.

GOOD TO KNOW gluten free

PER SERVING 201 kcals • fat 1g • saturates 0.2g •

carbs 21g • sugars 21g • fibre 0.3g • protein 1g •

salt 0.01g