Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita - Easy Recipes for Summer
Spicy, refreshing, and perfectly balanced—this jalapeño watermelon margarita is your new favorite summer sip.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz triple sec (or orange liqueur)
- 2 oz fresh watermelon juice
- 1 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 slices fresh jalapeño (plus more for garnish)
- Ice cubes
- Watermelon wedges and jalapeño slices for garnish
- Salt or Tajín for rimming the glass (optional)
Instructions
- Optional: Rim your margarita glass with salt or Tajín and set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the jalapeño slices to release heat.
- Add tequila, triple sec, watermelon juice, lime juice, and ice.
- Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
- Strain into a prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a watermelon wedge and a slice of jalapeño. Enjoy!