When my husband and I went on our sans-kids trip to Miami, the bartender at one of the restaurants pulled out his own personal stash of watermelon (reserved for special guests,*ahem*…. the couple sitting next to us) and curated a cocktail with a surprising blend of flavors: watermelon and… jalepeno? Apparently we were not so subtle in our interest and he gave us a sample as well. Refreshing on the front end, spicy on the back end. A seriously cool cocktail that needed to be recreated.
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Watermelon Jalepeno Cocktail
Recipe Type: Cocktail
Serves: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 1 cup watermelon cubed
- juice from half a lime (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tsp raw sugar
- a few sprigs of cilantro
- 1 jalepeno
- 1-2oz. tequila
- ice
- blueberries for garnish (optional
Instructions
- In a tall glass add watermelon, jalepeno, raw sugar, and cilantro
- With a muddler or back of a wooden spoon, muddle the ingredients to infuse the flavors. Mash the watermelon as best as possible
- Then add lime juice and tequila (1-2 ounces based on preference)
- Pour mixture into shaker full of ice and shake well.
- Using a strainer, pour the liquid into a glass over ice.
- Garnish with lime, jalepeno, and blueberries
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Jo-Lynne Shane
July 7, 2015 at 11:52 amThat sounds amazing, and I LOVE that glass.
Jessica Peace-Urgelles
July 7, 2015 at 5:09 pmThis caught my interest. I have watermelon but no jalapenos. Maybe after my next trip to the grocery store.
Julia
July 8, 2015 at 7:47 amThis is such a different combination, sounds great!
Noelle (@singerinkitchen)
July 8, 2015 at 5:42 pmOMG this sounds so delicious!!!