Watermelon Margarita with Chilli Salt Rim – Woodgrove

Watermelon Margarita with Chilli Salt Rim

Make the most of summer produce. Sweet juicy watermelon is key to this perfect summery cocktail!

Ingredients

120 ml reposado tequila
60 ml Cointreau or Triple Sec
60 ml watermelon juice, chilled (blend watermelon into juice)
60 ml lime juice freshly squeezed, chilled
Quarter lime for rim
1 tablespoon salt flakes
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
To garnish – reserved watermelon slice, lime wedge or mint leaves

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Method

Mix salt chilli and paprika powder together on a medium-sized plate.
Rub lime wedge around the rims of glasses then roll the rims of glass in chilli salt. Set aside.
Place remaining ingredients and a handful of ice into a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour to just below salted rim in glasses and garnish.

Note

Tip: for a virgin cocktail, simply omit alcohol, double watermelon and lime juice and add 60ml of orange juice.

Tip: if your watermelon isn’t as sweet as it could be, add a tablespoon of sugar syrup at the blending stage.