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Spicy Watermelon Margarita
Spicy watermelon margarita creates a delicious blend of fresh watermelon, quality tequila, and jalapeño slices for fruity, spicy-sweet results that are thoroughly refreshing and perfect for summer entertaining. This innovative cocktail demonstrates how heat can enhance natural fruit sweetness while the watermelon provides cooling relief that balances jalapeño spice perfectly. The combination creates complex flavor profiles that surprise and delight while maintaining the essential margarita character everyone loves.
This spicy watermelon margarita is a delicious blend of fresh watermelon, tequila, and jalapeno slices for a fruity, spicy-sweet, thoroughly refreshing summer cocktail!
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 margarita
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Ingredients
2 cups seedless watermelon cubes
1 lime wedge
1 pinch kosher salt
ice cubes
1 ½ fluid ounces silver tequila
¾ fluid ounce orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau)
¾ fluid ounce lime juice
1 thin slice jalapeño slice, plus more for garnish
1 watermelon wedge
Directions
Puree watermelon in a blender. Wipe the rim of a margarita glass with a lime wedge; dip rim in salt.
In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, jalapeño, and 2 ounces of the watermelon puree. Shake until very cold.
Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with watermelon wedge and jalapeño slice.
Cook’s Note
Instead of salt, you can also use coarse white decorating sugar for rimming.
Reserve remaining puree for up to 4 more cocktails.
Editor’s Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of watermelon puree. The actual amount of watermelon consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 382 | Calories |
| 1g | Fat |
| 64g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
| Calories 382 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Sodium 410mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrate 64g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 47g | |
| Protein 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C 76mg | 84% |
| Calcium 67mg | 5% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 767mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
