Refreshing Spicy Watermelon Margarita
If you're looking for a refreshing and spicy twist to the classic margarita, a spicy watermelon margarita might be just what you need. Here's a recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of cubed watermelon
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of silver tequila
- 1/4 cup of lime juice
- 1 tablespoon of agave nectar
- Salt for rimming the glass
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Ice
Instructions:
- Begin by rimming your glass with salt. To do this, take a lime wedge and run it along the rim of the glass. Dip the rim into a small bowl of salt, rotating the glass to ensure an even coating. Set aside.
- In a blender, puree the cubed watermelon and sliced jalapeño until smooth.
- Strain the watermelon mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding any solids.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
- Fill your salt-rimmed glass with ice and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy your spicy watermelon margarita!
This recipe makes one serving, so feel free to double or triple the ingredients to make a larger batch. Adjust the amount of jalapeño to your desired level of spiciness, and don't be afraid to experiment with other fresh fruit to create your own unique margarita recipes.