Name: Spicy Watermelon Margaritas
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 small seedless watermelon, or half of a larger watermelon; 1 part kosher salt; 1 part ancho chili powder or regular chili powder; Lime wedges; 2 ounces fresh watermelon juice; 1 ½ ounces tequila, preferably 100% agave silver or blanco tequila; ¾ ounce fresh lime juice; ½ ounce fresh orange juice; ½ teaspoon agave nectar or simple syrup, more to taste; 1 thinly sliced jalapeño round (¼th inch wide, a little goes a long way!); Optional garnish: 1 tiny watermelon wedge

Spicy Watermelon Margaritas

These watermelon margaritas are refreshing and have a kick! They're easy to make and naturally sweetened. Skip the chili powder and jalapeño for a classic watermelon margarita.

5 min total 5 min prep 1 146 cal

Instructions

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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!