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A red margarita in a rimmed glass with jalapeno and lime slices on top.
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Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita

Sweet and spicy, this refreshing watermelon margarita will become your new favorite summer cocktail.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Servings: 2
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Jalapeño Simple Syrup

For the Margarita

  • 2 ½ cups frozen watermelon cubes
  • 1 ½ cups ice
  • 3 oz tequila
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons jalapeño simple syrup
  • Tajin Chile Lime Seasoning for rimming the glass, optional
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Instructions

For the Simple Syrup

  • Add the jalapeño slices and sugar to a jar. Pour the boiling water on top and then stir. Let sit for 15 minutes. Remove jalapeño slices and let the syrup cool before using.

For the Margarita

  • Add all ingredients for the margarita to a blender jar and blend.
  • To rim the glass, swipe some of the simple syrup on the rim of the glass. Add Tajin to a plate and roll the wet part of the glass in it to coat the glass.
  • Pour the margarita mix into the glasses and garnish with a twist of lime and a few jalapeño slices.

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Notes

Store leftover simple syrup in the fridge for 2-4 weeks. If it looks or smells off, toss it.
Make margaritas as you want them.
If you don't have Tajin, use equal parts chili powder and salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g