This spicy watermelon margarita is a delicious blend of fresh watermelon, tequila, and jalapeno slices for a fruity, spicy-sweet, thoroughly refreshing summer cocktail!
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
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.
