I am not
quite sure exactly WHEN I started thinking about making watermelon
cocktails? Originally I thought it would
be a great mixer for vodka – but then I started looking online and found that
mixing watermelon with tequila seems to be a popular “thing”. So, off to market I went to purchase a
seedless melon. This turned out
DELICIOUS! Mixing the melon with
jalapenos gives the drink a little kick.
It’s so refreshing and tastes so fresh.
Love this drink A LOT! I think
you will too!
Ingredients:
1 Seedless
Watermelon
2 – 3
Tablespoons of sugar (depending upon the sweetness of the melon you may need
more or less. I ended up not needing to
add any sugar at all)
2 jalapenos
6 – 8
Tablespoons lime juice
Salt &
Chili Powder (for rimming the glasses)
Tequila
& Triple Sec
Directions:
In a blender
puree the watermelon, sugar if you’re using any, and 1 jalapeno. Puree until smooth; pour through a fine sieve
to remove the solids. Place in a pitcher
along with the lime juice.
Slice the
remaining jalapeno into small circles.
Add to the watermelon juice. Stir
well to combine. Put into the fridge for at least 2 hours. The longer it is allowed to sit, the more “kick”
the jalapeno gives to the mix.
When ready
to serve combine the salt and chili powder on a plate. Rim the classes with some lime juice and dip
in salt/chili powder combination. Fill
the glasses with ice. Add desired amount
of tequila and half that amount of triple sec.
Fill with the watermelon juice; stir to combine.
Relax and
Enjoy!
