Spicy Watermelon and Jalapeno Margarita
A spicy take on the classic margarita, this Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita is made with fresh watermelon juice, lime juice, jalapeno, and tequila.
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 190kcal
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1/4 jalapeno (3-5 slices, depending on your taste and how hot the pepper is)
- 1.5 ounces tequila
- 1 Tablespoon superfine sugar (see note)
- 1/2 cup watermelon juice (see note)
- 2 Tablespoon lime juice (from 1 lime)
- ice (crushed or cubes)
- salt, for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Lightly muddle the jalapeno slices with the tequila in a sturdy glass or measuring cup. Note that the longer/more firmly you muddle it, and the longer you let the jalapeno sit in the tequila, the more spicy your drink will be. Stir in the superfine sugar until dissolved.
- Lightly wet the rim of a short glass with lime juice. Dip the wet rim into a layer of kosher salt on a plate (Optional - If you decide not to rim your glass with salt, add a pinch of salt to the tequila mixture). Fill the glass halfway with crushed or cubed ice.
- Pour the tequila mixture, triple sec, watermelon juice and lime juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into your prepared glass. Garnish with a slice of jalapeno, lime or small wedge of watermelon.
Notes
Make watermelon juice by blending cubed fresh watermelon and straining out the solids. I like to use watermelons that are starting to get soft, or have a mealy texture to make juice.
To make superfine sugar: pulse granulated sugar in a food processor or spice grinder until it forms a powder. Keep excess in an airtight container. Granulated sugar can be used instead, but it takes much longer to dissolve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 190kcal
