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Spicy Watermelon Margaritas

Name: Spicy Watermelon Margaritas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: lime wedges; Trader Joe's Chili Lime Seasoning or a mixture of sea salt and cayenne pepper; 3 ounces tequila; 1-2 teaspoons habanero or jalapeño infused tequila; 1 cup watermelon juice; 2-3 limes (juiced); ice

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These Spicy Watermelon Margaritas are super refreshing. Made with fresh fruit and only 4 ingredients, it will be your new favorite Summer cocktail!

lime cut in half in front of two margaritas

This watermelon margarita is the perfect Summer cocktail. You can always find me drinking any type of margarita, they are my drink of choice.

This recipe is one of my favorites because it is so easy to make and requires very few ingredients. They are made with no added sugar which is perfect for minimizing hangover headaches the next day.

These are served over ice with a spicy, salted rim and are perfect to enjoy all season long.

Ingredients in the watermelon margaritas

Tequila- I used 1800 Silver Tequila but I also love Casamigos, Patrón and Espolòn
Infused tequila- I infused tequila with a habanero pepper but you can use jalapeño pepper instead (steps on how to infuse tequila are below)
Watermelon juice- I used fresh watermelon juice for this recipe but store-bought also works, just make sure there is no added sugar

overhead of a margarita with lime on the rim

How to infuse tequila

Thinly slice one habanero or one jalapeño pepper and add it to a jar with 1-2 cups of tequila. Use more tequila or less pepper if you are sensitive to spice.

Cover the jar and let it sit for 1-2 days. The longer it sits, the spicier it gets. Remove the pepper by straining the tequila and store in an airtight container. *I didn’t strain my tequila but I would suggest doing so if you don’t like your drinks too spicy.

How to make watermelon juice

Cut up a watermelon and add to a blender. Blend until it is totally pulverized (about 1 minute) then pour mixture over a mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher. That’s it, super simple!

You only need one cup of juice for this recipe so you can juice a quarter or a half of a watermelon for this and then save the rest for a snack!

I hope you enjoy these spicy watermelon margaritas as much as I do!

I like to pair this recipe with my Proscuitto, Burrata and Grilled Peach Salad and my BBQ Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa.

If you make this recipe, comment below and tag me on Instagram! xo, Sarah

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