Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita - Easy Recipes with a Kick
A refreshing and spicy twist on a summer favorite, this easy recipe blends juicy watermelon with a jalapeño kick.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 1 jalapeño slice (seeds removed, optional for less heat)
- Ice cubes
- Watermelon wedge and extra jalapeño slices for garnish
Instructions
- Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add 4 ounces of watermelon juice, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and the jalapeño slice.
- Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a watermelon wedge and a jalapeño slice.