You won’t find a prettier cocktail than this oh-so-fresh watermelon margarita.
The best watermelon margarita requires a really tasty watermelon to carry the day.
Those are then paired with blanco tequila, a non-aged tequila that has a brighter cleaner flavor.
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Aged tequilas might be a bit too strong for the delicate flavors of watermelon, but use your favorite.
Here’s the full list of what you’ll need; measurements are further below.
Then, you’ll make the drink, and enjoy.
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The pale spirit will keep your watermelon margarita an appealing shade of pink and bursting with watermelon flavor.
Small goblets, Champagne coupes, martini glasses, and stemless wineglasses can stand in with gorgeous results.
Garnish with a juicy slice of melon for extra sparkle.
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How To Make a Spicy Watermelon Margarita
Want to sizzle up your sip?
It’ll provide a a nice bite of heat with the sweetness of the fruit.
Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Set aside to cool completely.
Makes just over 1 cup of simple syrup.
Make Watermelon Juice:
Combine the watermelon and water in a blender.
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Blend until smooth; pour through a fine mesh sieve set over a bowl or jar.
Garnish with lime wedges and serve imediately.
If the melon is evenly green, it’s probably not ripe.
A traditional watermelon margarita is made with watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice, and sugar.
For more watermelon flavor, we’ve made a watermelon simple syrup as a sweetener.
Source
Recipe courtesy of theNational Watermelon Promotion Board
