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Spicy Watermelon Margarita

INGREDIENTS

4 cups fresh watermelon chunks, frozen

3/4 cup best quality tequila

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1/3 cup orange liqueur

1/4 cup simple syrup

Lime wedges, for garnish

Jalapeño slices, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a blender, place frozen chunks, tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup. Blend until combined and smooth. Foam may appear once the mix is liquified, using a spoon skim off the foam.

  2. Pour margarita over ice, garnish with a lime wedge and jalapeño slice. Cheers.

For added flavor rim your glass with chili dipping powder. Rim your glass with a lime wedge and dip the rim into a small plate of the dipping powder.

Pair this cocktail with Cheese Squares. Check out our Watermelon Salsa!