Cinco de Mayo Watermelon Margarita (Print)

Icy watermelon and lime with a jalapeño kick, rimmed with chili-salt for a vibrant Cinco de Mayo crowd-pleaser.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
03 - 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed, if possible)

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 2–3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey (to taste)
05 - 1/2 small jalapeño, seeds removed and thinly sliced (plus extra slices for garnish)

→ Garnish & Presentation

06 - Coarse salt or chili-salt, for rimming glasses
07 - Fresh lime wedges
08 - Watermelon wedges or balls
09 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass. Dip rims in coarse salt or chili-salt blend. Set aside.
02 - In a blender, combine watermelon cubes, lime juice, orange juice, agave syrup, and sliced jalapeño. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Taste the mix; adjust sweetness and spice by adding more agave or jalapeño as desired.
04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Strain the watermelon mixture through a fine mesh sieve (optional, for a smoother texture) and pour over the ice.
05 - Garnish with lime wedges, jalapeño slices, and watermelon pieces. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a summer fiesta in a glass, with that irresistible watermelon-jalapeño kick.
  • Everyone can join in on the fun–no alcohol, just pure celebratory vibes.
02 -
  • I once forgot to remove all the jalapeño seeds–it was wildly spicy, so always taste as you go.
  • Straining the drink makes it silky, but sometimes I love the rustic bits left in.
03 -
  • Blend longer for maximum smoothness–impatience leaves you with pulpier sips.
  • A little jalapeño goes a long way–trust me, you can always add but not take away.
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