Summer is in the air! At least in these parts. Lazy afternoons by the pool will be here soon, and I have the perfect poolside beverage: Spicy Watermelon Margaritas. This concoction is not your average margarita. It’s a margarita with a real kick to it!
It’s the perfect marriage of two of my favorite things: juicy watermelon and spicy jalapenos. With a healthy dose of tequila, of course.
If you’re not a fan of heat in your drinks, just reduce the amount of jalapeno. Or, {gasp!} delete it altogether. But I highly recommend you try it before you resort to a move that drastic.
This recipe is very easy to make. I used my Nutribullet and had these done in no time at all. Here’s the scoop…
- 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup white tequila
- 8-10 cups watermelon chunks; cut several into small cubes to freeze and use as ice cubes
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ⅓ cup Triple Sec
- 8-12 drops agave nectar (or more if you prefer)
- salt, chili powder, and lime juice for salting rims of glasses
- Place small watermelon cubes on tray and freeze.
- Place watermelon in Nutribullet or blender and blend until liquified. You will probably need to do this in batches
- Pour watermelon through a fine-meshed strainer, pressing on it with the back of a spoon to get all the liquid through.
- Measure out 3 cups of watermelon juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine the watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice, Triple Sec, and agave nectar.
- Place salt with a little chili powder mixed in on a plate. Coat rims of 4 glasses with lime juice and dip in salt mixture.
- Fill the glasses with watermelon cubes or ice and pour Margaritas into glasses.
- Garnish with lime slices and jalapeno.
- My watermelon cubes weren't all frozen yet, so I used the cubes as well as ice. Next time, I'll make sure those cubes are frozen! They add to the cute factor.
Looking for other cocktail ideas? Try one of these!
My favorite last summer!
This one puts a spin on the mojito and is absolutely delish!
So… what summer cocktails are you dreaming of?
xoxo,
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So going to try those!
Let me know what you think!
Sounds so yummy! I miss our pool days together!
I do too, Rachel!
This would be nice just about now. It’s was 90 here today! Fun for a Cinco de Mayo party. Pinned for later.
This is definitely going on my list! I would love it if you would link it up to Tipsy Tuesday at Grey is the New Black.
Thanks for let me know, Pam!
Wow, this looks so refreshing. I just bought some watermelon, need to whip up a batch.
Thanks for sharing,
Bev
I would have never thought to make a watermelon flavored margarita! The weather is supposed to heat up here soon and I know exactly what I will be sipping on the patio this weekend! I’d love for you to share this at our Creative Inspiration party.
You’ll have to let me know if you like it!
The thought of a watermelon margarita never even crossed my mind before but it sounds yummy! I’ll have to give this recipe a try…sounds like a perfect summer drink!
I just froze a bunch of watermelon cubes because we hadn’t eaten the whole watermelon but were leaving for a long weekend and didn’t want to waste it. So now I just need to buy a jalapeño cause this looks amazing! And I love a little heat ;).
Great idea to freeze what you don’t want to waste and use it later! Thanks for stopping by!
These sound so good, Andrea! I def want to try them.
Thank you for sharing your post this week at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206. I’m featuring you at Next Weeks Brag About It Link Party, Monday at midnight!
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That looks yummy. Great summer drink
Oh. My. Goodness. This looks fabulous! I can’t wait to be sipping one of these on my porch!
I know you’ll love it!:)
Wow this sounds delicious! Thanks for posting. Hello from Project Inspired.
Love your party!
Just in time for the holiday! This will be on the menu for sure 🙂 Thanks for sharing it, Andrea, at our first #LivingwithStyle Linky Party! I hope that you will link up again next Wednesday! ~Dianne
So glad you like! And congrats on the new linky party!!!
yum! the spicy watermelon sounds incredible!
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That’s what I’m talking about! Spicy. Watermelon. Tequila. What more does a person need?! I seriously am looking forward to trying this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing at the Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up!
What a fun summer party drink! I love watermelon and margaritas! Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We’d love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/07/02/home-matters-linky-party-44/ 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Thanks for linking up with Share the Wealth Sunday! This looks amazing. I’m going to share it on my FB page and blog this week.