Atlanta Magazine's Home Summer Issue :: Backyard BBQ with Chip Wade

Chip Wade and I have been friends for years, and it's been fun to watch him excel in his profession and his personal life. Recently, I had the pleasure of covering one of his family gatherings at his beautiful home for Atlanta Magazine's Home where I am the Entertaining Editor.One of my favorites recipes from the feature is this watermelon margarita. All the recipes are in the Summer issue of Atlanta Magazines Home and will be available online soon. In the meantime, share this yummy beverage with your family and friends at your next backyard BBQ.

Watermelon MargaritasServes 6

You will need:- 1 cup sugar- 1 cup water- 3 wide strips orange peel- 8 cups watermelon cubes- 1 cup fresh lime juice- 2 cups white or silver tequila- 6 Watermelon wedgesTo prepare:In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water, and orange zest to a boil over high. Reduce to a simmer and cook until sugar dissolves, 3 minutes. Let syrup cool in a bowl discard orange peel.In a blender, puree watermelon cubes until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on solids, into a pitcher (you should have about 1 cup juice). Stir in syrup, lime juice, and tequila. Place in a pitcherFill salt-rimmed glasses with ice, then pour margarita mixture over top. Garnish with watermelon wedges.Pick up a copy on newsstands now.Photo credit : The RaftermenStyled by : Moi