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1oz (2 Tablespoons) Jalapeno Simple Syrup.

1oz (2 Tablespoons) fresh lime juice (~1/2 lime).

I hope you LOVE this easy, spicy, sweet margarita recipe – cheers! Stuff a fresh jalapeño slice or 17 inside then you’re off to the races. Alternatively you could add the ingredients into a shaker, fill with ice, and shake to chill. It’s drinkin’ time! To make 1 margarita, add 2oz each watermelon juice and silver tequila, and 1oz each fresh lime juice and Jalapeño Simple Syrup into a rocks or cocktail glass then stir to combine and add ice. Technically watermelon juice can stay fresh up to 5 days in the fridge, though it separates which makes me feel weird, so I like to blend/strain/use fresh. Strain the watermelon juice into a container through a fine mesh sieve then refrigerate. FYI, in my experience testing this recipe, chopped watermelon will lose approximitely 1/2 cup in volume after being blended, ie 2 cups chopped watermelon will yield 1-1/2 cups watermelon juice. You’ll need 2oz (1/4 cup) watermelon juice per margarita.

Next, blend or use a juicer to make fresh watermelon juice. Strain the jalapeño simple syrup into a mason jar or container then refrigerate. Simmer until the sugar has dissolved then let the syrup cool off the heat. If you want the margaritas really spicy, slice the jalapeño then add, seeds and all, into the pan. The margarita recipe I’m sharing is for 1 drink, but the syrup will make enough for approximately 8 drinks, as this stuff keeps in the fridge for several weeks.Īdd 1/2 cup each water and sugar to a small saucepan then, if you want the margaritas on the less spicy side, remove the ribs and seeds from 1 jalapeño and add to the pan. Start by making the Jalapeño Simple Syrup which gives these drinks some sweet heat.

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How to Make Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas In the summertime we almost always have all these ingredients in the house, and these drinks come together quickly. All you need is fresh watermelon, lime, tequila, and jalapeño-infused simple syrup, which is just sugar, water, and a jalapeño simmered together for 2 minutes. I love that these margaritas are made with simple, everyday ingredients – no liquors required. Not too sweet, welcomingly tart, and a spice level that you can adjust to your tastes. Woah! High praise from a man who usually only drinks whiskey neat and gin stirred (not shaken) with olives!Īll that to say these drinks are THE BOMB.

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He liked it enough to accept a full sized drink then (it may have been the work-related happy hour he’d just returned home from talking) declared it the best drink he’s ever had. We’ll stick with the beach towel.Īnyway, I made one of these margaritas last week for my evening porch sitting session and Ben was intrigued enough by the jalapeño slices stuffed inside to request a sip. Maybe a manicure? PARTY NAIL, Y’ALL! Just kidding, my nails chip just thinking about them. Even this black-and-grey-all-day-wearing-Mama could get down with a Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita-hued beach towel, at the very least.

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Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas are a refreshing combo of spicy, tart, and sweet, plus they’re absolutely gorgeous. Oooo, I thought, what if we added TEQUILA?! Ding, ding, ding, we had a winner! This incredibly easy cocktail recipe tastes like a spicy watermelon jolly rancher in the best possible way, and is perfect for hot summer nights (or days – hey, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere!) So, I started thinking about what pairs well with its super sweet flavor and something spicy came to mind: JALAPEÑO.

The kids would eat watermelon with every meal and snack of the day (I think we’re up to 6? maybe, 7 snack breaks a day? Kidding…ish) but I don’t know, that seems like a lot of watermelon. Speeeeaking of Summer Cooking Bucket Lists – Watermelon Jalepeño Margaritas need to be placed at the very tip top of yours ASAP!Īs I mentioned last week, we got our first watermelon of the season at Costco recently, thus it was the size of Cameron’s torso, thus we had…a LOT.

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