Mouth-Watering Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas

The Perfect Summer Cocktail

Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas

This article highlights my favourite, mouth-watering, thirst quenching Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas

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After discovering the wonder of tequila at a wedding where palomas flowed all night, I became determined to explore the world of tequila-based cocktails to satisfy my newfound love for this magical drink. I started with the classic paloma and quickly progressed to the iconic margarita.

To create the perfect cocktail, I learned that using fresh juice is essential. It requires a bit more effort, but the difference it makes is truly worth it. After some experimentation, I have discovered the perfect ratio for my Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas, and I have even calculated how much juice one watermelon will produce, making this recipe easier for you to follow.*

The fresh watermelon juice gives this drink an irresistible thirst-quenching quality, while the addition of jalapeño adds a subtle kick that slows down the urge to gulp it down too quickly. My guests always appreciate the surprise of the jalapeño, and they are left feeling grateful for a cocktail that satisfies their thirst and tantalizes their taste buds.

Rimmer

Tajin mixed with regular salt, agave syrup or hot sauce, lime. Garnish with lime wheel

Tequila

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MAKe IT A MOCKTAIL

After sampling a variety of Tequila alternatives at The Sobr Market, I settled on Ritual’s Zero Proof Tequila Alternative as my favourite substitute. You can replace the Cointreau with a splash of fresh orange juice or a couple of drops of orange bitters.

BIG BATCH

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  • LOTW, ON
  • Serves 10
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • SERVES 8

The Recipe

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Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas

Indulge in the perfect blend of refreshing and spicy with our Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas. This enticing cocktail combines the juicy essence of fresh watermelon with the tantalizing kick of jalapeño, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Cocktail, Drink, Jalapeño, Margarita, Mocktail, Summer, Watermelon
Yield: 8 Drinks

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Strainer
  • Citrus Juicer Reamer
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Muddle

Materials

  • Tajin Seasoning
  • Salt
  • 1 Mini Seedless Watermelon 4 cups watermelon juice
  • Limes 8 oz lime juice
  • Jalapeño
  • 12 oz Tequila
  • 4 oz Cointreau

Instructions

Prep

  • Begin by washing and cutting the jalapeño. If you desire a milder spice level, consider removing the seeds. Combine the prepared jalapeño pieces with the tequila in a covered container or sealed bottle. Allow to infuse over a span of a few hours; keep in mind that the steeping duration will influence the intensity of the spice. Alternatively, if time is limited, feel free to bypass this step and proceed with muddling the jalapeño as instructed.
  • Dice the watermelon into cubes and transfer them to a blender. Once blended, strain the watermelon juice into a pitcher and store it in the refrigerator until it's time to enjoy. While the peak freshness of watermelon juice is when it's freshly made, you can still enjoy up to three days when tightly sealed and refrigerated.
  • Squeeze limes with citrus juicer reamer and store juice sealed in the refrigerator.

Garnish

  • Select your glasses of choice and rim with a lime wedge of agave syrup.
  • Mix Tajin seasoning and salt to a plate, and rim glassware.
  • Fill glasses with ice.
  • Cut lime wheel and fresh jalapeño for garnish.

Makes 2 Drinks

  • In a cocktail shaker, add 3 oz of jalapeño-infused tequila. If tequila is not infused, add a couple of slices of jalapeño to the shaker and muddle.
  • Add 1 oz of Cointreau and 2 oz of fresh lime juice.
  • Add ice and shake.
  • Add 1 cup of watermelon juice and stir.
  • Strain into Tajin-rimmed glasses on ice.
  • Add fresh jalapeño and lime wheel for garnish.

MIX IT UP

Don’t be afraid to change up the flavour profiles with a variety of different fruits or vegetables. I have tried this recipe with fresh pineapple juice and cucumber juice.

1 Pineapple

  • Makes 3 cups juice
  • Serve with Mexican Street Corn

2 Cucumbers

  • Makes 1 cup juice
  • Serve with Salmon Crudo