Smoky Watermelon Lemon Margarita
A quick, easy, and refreshing summer margarita...finish with a salty chili lemon rimmed glass, herbs, and a watermelon wedge for that extra special touch!
Foto: Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients
- 2 -3 cups cubed watermelon
- 2 ounces mezcal or silver tequila
- 1/2 ounce Cointreau ((orange liquor))
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- 4 fresh basil and or mint leaves, torn
- 1 -2 jalapeño slices
- 1/4 cup sparkling water, for topping
- 1/4 cup flaky sea salt
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 pinch granulated sugar
- zest from 1 lemon
Steps
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1. To make the watermelon juice, blend 2 cups cubed watermelon in a blender. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.2. To make the chili salt. Combine all the ingredients on a shallow plate. Rim your glass in salt.3. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, add 1/4 cup watermelon juice, Mezcal, Cointreau, lemon juice, mint/basil, and jalapeño slices. Fill with ice and shake until combined, about 1 minute. The longer you shake, the spicier it will be.4. Strain into your prepared glass. Top with sparkling water, if desired. Garnish as desired with a watermelon wedge and fresh herbs. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (18% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3 cups cubed watermelon | 2 | - | - |
| mezcal or silver tequila | 2 ounces | - | - |
| Cointreau | 0.5 ounce | - | - |
| juice from 1/2 lemon | 2 l | - | - |
| fresh basil and or mint leaves | 4 | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 14.000 |
| -2 jalapeño slices | 1 | - | - |
| sparkling water | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| flaky sea salt | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| chipotle chili powder | 1 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
| pinch granulated sugar | 1 | - | - |
| zest from 1 lemon | 1 l | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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