Watermelon Margarita with Chilli Salt Rim
Serves
Two
Difficulty
Easy
Make the most of summer produce. Sweet juicy watermelon is key to this perfect summery cocktail!
Ingredients
Shopping List
- 120 ml reposado tequila
- 60 ml Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 60 ml watermelon juice, chilled (blend watermelon into juice)
- 60 ml lime juice freshly squeezed, chilled
- Quarter lime for rim
- 1 tablespoon salt flakes
- 1/4 tsp chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- To garnish – reserved watermelon slice, lime wedge or mint leaves
Method
1
Mix salt chilli and paprika powder together on a medium-sized plate.
2
Rub lime wedge around the rims of glasses then roll the rims of glass in chilli salt. Set aside.
3
Place remaining ingredients and a handful of ice into a blender and blend until smooth.
4
Pour to just below salted rim in glasses and garnish.
Notes
Tip: for a virgin cocktail, simply omit alcohol, double watermelon and lime juice and add 60ml of orange juice.
Tip: if your watermelon isn’t as sweet as it could be, add a tablespoon of sugar syrup at the blending stage.
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