Summer cocktail: Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita

Happy National Watermelon Day! If you follow me on Instagram, you know how much I love watermelon. Every summer, I stock up on it like nobody’s business, and one of my favorite ways to consume it is as a margarita.

I first saw this spicy watermelon margarita recipe on Iluvsarahii’s YouTube channel. Her recipe called for agave, but I couldn’t find any so I used my leftover watermelon simple syrup from a homemade Disneyland watermelon mint julep recipe I tried from Themepark Professor and it tasted amazing!

I can’t wait for you to try my version of this watermelon jalapeño margarita recipe. Don’t forget to Pin this recipe for later and tag me on Instagram @jessikalyngarcia if you make it.

INGREDIENTS

Watermelon Simple Syrup

Makes about 2 cups

• 4-5 watermelon cubes, black seeds removed

• 1 cup white sugar

Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita

Makes 1 drink

• 3-4 watermelon cubes, black seeds removed

• 2-3 lime slices

• 1-2 jalapeño slices

• 2 oz tequila

• 2 oz watermelon simple syrup

• 2 oz White Claw Hard Seltzer, lime-flavored

DIRECTIONS

Watermelon Simple Syrup

1. Blend watermelon cubes in a blender and pour juice into a small saucepan and heat on low.

2. Add sugar and stir until liquid.

3. Remove from heat and let cool.

4. Pour in a jar and store in the fridge for later.

Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita

1. In a cocktail mixer, muddle watermelon, lime, and jalapeño.

2. Add tequila, watermelon simple syrup, and White Claw to mixture and stir and put to the side.

3. Prep a drinking glass with ice and salt (optional).

4. Strain mixture into drinking glass and garnish with watermelon and lime.

5. Enjoy!

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