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Refreshing Watermelon Margarita Recipe with Spicy Tajín Rim

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A quick and easy watermelon margarita featuring fresh watermelon juice, tequila blanco, lime juice, and a spicy Tajín rim for a perfect summer cocktail.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 600 g)
  • 2 ounces tequila blanco per serving (100% agave recommended)
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice per serving
  • 1/2 ounce triple sec or Cointreau per serving
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup per serving (adjust to taste)
  • Tajín seasoning for rimming the glass
  • Coarse salt (optional, mixed with Tajín for rim)
  • Ice cubes for shaking and serving
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place 4 cups of cubed, seedless watermelon into a blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth.
  2. Pour the blended watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove pulp if a clearer juice is preferred.
  3. On a small plate, combine 1 tablespoon Tajín seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt.
  4. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip the rim into the Tajín mixture, pressing lightly so it sticks. Set the glass aside.
  5. In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces tequila blanco, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, 1/2 ounce triple sec, 1 teaspoon simple syrup, and 4 ounces watermelon juice.
  6. Add ice to fill the shaker halfway, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until chilled.
  7. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice cubes.
  8. Garnish with a lime wedge or small watermelon slice on the rim.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Use seedless watermelon to avoid bitterness and make straining easier. Freshly squeezed lime juice is essential for authentic flavor. Adjust simple syrup and lime juice to balance sweetness and tartness. For a frozen version, blend watermelon cubes with ice instead of shaking. Tajín rim adds a spicy, tangy kick—adjust salt and Tajín ratio to taste. Store leftover watermelon juice refrigerated up to 2 days.

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Keywords: watermelon margarita, spicy margarita, Tajín rim, summer cocktail, tequila cocktail, refreshing drink

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