Lunch: Watermelon-Jalapeño Margarita
Recipe by Julia Dowling Rutland For a spicy garnish, combine salt and chili powder in a saucer. Dip rims of glasses in lime juice or water, and dip in salt mixture to coat.Prep: 10 minutes; Chill: 1 hour
Ingredients
8 cups cubed watermelon
1 1/2 cups white tequila
1/2 cup orange liqueur (such as Triple Sec)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup Simple Syrup
1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced
Cracked ice
Garnishes: fresh jalapeño slices, watermelon wedges
Instructions
Puree watermelon, in batches, in a blender or food processor. Pour puree through a wire-mesh strainer, pressing with the back of a spoon; discard pulp and seeds.
Combine watermelon liquid, tequila, and next 4 ingredients in a large pitcher. Cover and chill 1 hour (longer for a stronger pepper flavor). Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 7
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
