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Watermelon Habanero Margarita
This bright tequila cocktail balances sweet summer fruit with a sharp kick of heat. Juicy watermelon cubes and a slice of habanero pepper are muddled together to create a bold, spicy base. It is a fantastic choice for warm evenings or your next taco night. The addition of orange liqueur and agave nectar smooths out the fiery chili, while a salted rim provides the perfect savory contrast to the tart lime juice.
Ingredients
- 3 watermelon cubes, ½” (13 mm) each
- 1 habanero chile ring
- 6 oz (170 ml) ice cubes
- 1½ oz (45 ml) silver tequila (I recommend Herradura Silver)
- ½ oz (15 ml) orange liqueur
- ½ oz (15 ml) agave nectar
- 1½ oz (45 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ oz (7 ml) watermelon syrup
- Salt for rim of glass
- 2 watermelon cubes, ½” (13 mm) each
Instructions
- 1Drop the watermelon cubes and the habanero slice into a cocktail shaker. Press down gently with a muddler two or three times to release the juices and oils.
- 2Add the ice cubes to the shaker. Pour in the silver tequila, orange liqueur, agave nectar, fresh lime juice, and watermelon syrup.
- 3Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously about a dozen times. Stop when the outside of the shaker feels frosty and the ingredients are fully mixed.
- 4Spread the salt in an even layer on a small plate. Press the rim of a chilled glass into the salt to coat the edges. Pour the cocktail through a strainer into the prepared glass and finish by garnishing with the remaining watermelon cubes.