Watermelon Lavender Margaritas

Pretty in pink with a lavender garnish, this is the perfect cocktail for an evening spent with the girls or while basking in the end-of-summer sun...it's incredibly refreshing and well-balanced. Cheers to summer, slices of cold watermelon, and sipping on margaritas year-round!Watermelon Lavender MargaritasFor 2 cocktailsIngredients:1/4 cup watermelon juice (blend then strain)2 organic limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup)1/2 organic lemon, juiced3 tablespoons Lavender Simple Syrup (recipe below)4 ounces tequila1 ounce triple secHandful of iceRose Salt Sprigs of lavender for garnishDirections:Place watermelon juice, lime juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, tequila, triple sec, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously. Pour into 2 tumblers of your choice rimmed with rose salt. Garnish with a sprig of lavender.Lavender Simple SyrupIngredients:3 tablespoons organic lavender1 cup filtered water1/2 cup organic sugarDirections:Place all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Allow to simmer until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes a thick syrup. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain into a ball jar. Store in the fridge and use within one week.Photography by Cassie Winslow + Nicholas WinslowRecipe by Cassie Winslow