Tequila and Watermelon
Updated Oct. 16, 2023
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Ingredients
- 2ounces blanco tequila
- 4ounces watermelon purée
- Small pinch sea salt
- Squeeze of lime
- Soda water, to top
- Jalapeño slices, for garnish
Preparation
- Step 1
Fill a highball glass with ice and add tequila, watermelon, salt and a squeeze of lime. Top with soda water. Float a couple of slices of jalapeño on the drink to garnish.
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You're kidding, right?
very unhelpful, as it fails to state how to make watermelon puree.
The punch bowl version of the recipe describes the easy process: put chunks of seedless watermelon in a blender, give it a whirl, and press it through a fine-messed sieve.
This drink is not sweet nor spicy, but it was pink. Rescued it with more lime juice and some mezcal.
Recommend adding a significant amount of lime for more of a bite - otherwise it’s a little plain
I made a version of this yesterday as I had just cut up a watermelon and had lots of pulp and water left. I added a healthy amount of lime juice - about 3 tablespoons - to 2 cups of purée - the tequila needs the tartness as a foil in my opinion. Instead of a pinch of salt I used about 1/2 to 3/4 tsp of the syrup from my preserved lemons - adding another hit of citrus along with a pleasant level of saltiness. Sublime.