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cinco de mayo watermelon margarita

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Recipe by
Renée G.
@SeasonwithAuthority
Uptown, AR

Save some watermelon chunks in your freezer to enjoy this for Cinco de Mayo, when fresh watermelon is out of season.

yield 1 serving(s)
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For cinco de mayo watermelon margarita

  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1 oz. ounce fresh lime juice, plus 1 lime wedge for glass
  • 1½ cups cubed seeded watermelon, plus 1 small wedge for serving
  • 2 sprigs mint
  • 2 oz. tequila (can also use vodka)
  • ¾ oz. simple syrup

How To Make cinco de mayo watermelon margarita

  • 1
    Place salt on a small plate. Rub rim of a margarita coupe with lime wedge; dip in salt. Set aside.
  • 2
    Muddle watermelon cubes and mint in a cocktail shaker until watermelon breaks up into small pieces and releases its juice. Add tequila, simple syrup, and lime juice.
  • 3
    Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds.
  • 4
    Strain into prepared glass and garnish with watermelon wedge.
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