Spicy Watermelon Margarita

The sour formula is the root of many cocktails, including margaritas and mules, perhaps because it's so easy to remember and so simple to adapt. All you need: 1 part sweet, 1 part sour, and 2 parts alcohol.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 382 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch kosher salt
• ice cubes
• ¾ fluid ounce lime juice
• 1 lime wedge
• ¾ fluid ounce orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
• 2 cups seedless watermelon cubes
• 1 ½ fluid ounces silver tequila
• 1 thin slice jalapeno slice, plus more for garnish
• 1 watermelon wedge

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Puree watermelon in a blender. Wipe the rim of a margarita glass with a lime wedge; dip rim in salt.n

Step 2

In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, jalapeno, and 2 ounces of the watermelon puree. Shake until very cold.n

Step 3

Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with watermelon wedge and jalapeno slice.n