Cinco de Mayo Watermelon Margarita (Printable)

Vibrant watermelon and jalapeño margarita—juicy, tangy, lightly spicy. Ready in 10 minutes; serves 4.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
03 - 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed, if possible)

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 2–3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey (to taste)
05 - 1/2 small jalapeño, seeds removed and thinly sliced (plus extra slices for garnish)

→ Garnish & Presentation

06 - Coarse salt or chili-salt, for rimming glasses
07 - Fresh lime wedges
08 - Watermelon wedges or balls
09 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass. Dip rims in coarse salt or chili-salt blend. Set aside.
02 - In a blender, combine watermelon cubes, lime juice, orange juice, agave syrup, and sliced jalapeño. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Taste the mix; adjust sweetness and spice by adding more agave or jalapeño as desired.
04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Strain the watermelon mixture through a fine mesh sieve (optional, for a smoother texture) and pour over the ice.
05 - Garnish with lime wedges, jalapeño slices, and watermelon pieces. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels like a secret fiesta in a glass, with all the zing and none of the booze.
  • The fresh watermelon and hint of jalapeño deliver a flavor combo that always gets friends talking—plus, it's ridiculously simple to make.
02 -
  • If you forget to strain the blended mixture, tiny pulp bits make the drink cloudier than you'd expect.
  • Swapping in club soda for a splashy finish gives a subtle fizz that truly transforms this drink for parties.
03 -
  • Never skip the rimmed glass; the salt and chili make every sip sing.
  • If prepping ahead, hold off on blending the jalapeño until right before serving for the freshest, brightest flavor.
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