Tasty Watermelon-Minty Margaritas

½ c. sugar

¼ t. salt

6 torn fresh mint sprigs

8 thin lime wedges

¾ c. boiling water

8 c. chopped fresh watermelon

1 c. Silver Tequila

½ c. fresh lime juice

Ice

¼ c. fresh mint leaves

8 thin lime wedges

1. Combine sugar, salt, 6 torn fresh mint sprigs, and 8 thin lime wedges in bowl.

2. Stir to combine. Let stand 10-15 minutes.

3. Pour boiling water over the mint mixture, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let stand another 10 minutes.

4. Strain mint mixture into a bowl, pressing on the solids. Discard solids.

5. Combine liquid, watermelon, tequila and lime juice in blender. Process until smooth.

6. Divide mixture among 8 ice-filled glasses.

7. Garnish with ¼ c. fresh mint leaves and 8 thin lime wedges.