This spicy watermelon margarita is a sophisticated twist on a fruity margarita. The sour formula is the root of margarita cocktails, perhaps because it's so easy to remember and so simple to adapt. All you need: 1 part sweet, 1 part sour, and 2 parts alcohol.
Ingredients
- seedless watermelon cubes: 2 cups
- lime wedge: 1 piece
- pinch kosher salt: 1 piece
- ice cubes:
- ½ fluid ounces silver tequila: 1 piece
- orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau): 0.75 fl oz
- lime juice: 0.75 fl oz
- thin slice jalapeño slice: 1 piece (for garnish)
- watermelon wedge: 1 piece
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Stages of cooking
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Puree watermelon in a blender. Wipe the rim of a margarita glass with a lime wedge; dip rim in salt.
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In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, jalapeño, and 2 ounces of the watermelon puree. Shake until very cold.
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Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with watermelon wedge and jalapeño slice.
