Watermelon Zing Margarita Recipe

Combine sweet and juicy watermelon with spicy jalapeno and refreshing lime juice for a margarita that packs a punch! This drink is refreshing but follows with a little heat -- just like a summer day at the pool. Plus, this is easy to make in large batches for your next summer barbecue!

Ingredients

Servings: 1 drink

• 1/2 cup silver tequila

• 1/2 cup watermelon puree

• 1 lime

• 1/2 cup sugar (for simple syrup)

• 1/2 cup water (for simple syrup)

• 1 jalapeno

Directions

To make watermelon puree, blend watermelon chunks until smooth. Strain to remove seeds and pulp.

To make jalapeno simple syrup, simmer 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 water, and jalapeno slices in a pot on the stove until sugar is dissolved. (This makes enough for 8 servings. Store in the fridge.)

Pour 1/2 cup silver tequila, 1/2 cup watermelon puree, a splash of jalapeno simple syrup, and juice from one lime over ice. Mix together and add jalapeno slices for extra spice.

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I hope you enjoy this cocktail recipe as much as I did! If you make it, please share it on social media using the hashtag #HHSCocktail, so I can virtually cheers you!

Thanks for joining me for "happy hour",

Lindsay