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Spicy Watermelon Margaritas

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These watermelon margaritas are refreshing, with a kick! They’re easy to make and naturally sweetened. Skip the chili powder and jalapeño for a classic watermelon margarita! The watermelon juice and rim

Spicy watermelon margarita - cookieandkate.com
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Ingredients

Watermelon juice

Chili-salt rims

Ingredients per margarita

Instructions

  1. To make the watermelon juice, scoop the watermelon flesh into your blender and blend until it has turned into a smooth juice. Depending on your watermelon, you may or may not need to strain out the pulp (if it’s too pulpy for your liking, pour it through a fine mesh strainer, pressing the liquid through with a big spoon).
  2. To prepare your margarita glasses: On a small, rimmed plate, mix together equal parts salt and chili powder. I like to use my fingers to rub the chili powder into the salt (be sure to wash your hands afterward). Run a wedge of lime around the top of each glass. Dip the top of the glass into the salt blend at a 45-degree angle and roll it from side to side to catch the salt. Add ice cubes to your glass and set it aside.
  3. To make margaritas (feel free to make multiple margaritas at once): Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice, orange juice, agave nectar and top with a jalapeño slice.
  4. Secure the lid to the shaker and shake for 30 seconds. Taste and add additional sweetener if necessary. Strain the liquid into your prepared glass(es). Cheers!

Notes

Recipe adapted from my fresh honeydew margaritas.
Leftover watermelon juice? Refrigerate it and drink it within a couple of days!
Make it gluten free: Be sure to use 100 percent agave tequila.
If you love this recipe: You’ll also love my classic agave-sweetened lime margaritas, pear nectar with reposado tequila, cantaloupe fiesta cocktails and serrano-spiced paloma cocktails.

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