Description
Refreshing watermelon basil margarita blends Mexican cocktail magic with summer’s juiciest fruit. Cool herbal notes dance with tequila’s smooth kick, inviting you to savor this ultimate poolside companion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) fresh watermelon, cubed
- 2 ounces (60 ml) tequila
- 1 ounce (30 ml) triple sec
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce (15 ml) simple syrup
Finishing Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- Coarse salt or sugar (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat the glass rim with lime juice, then dip into a shallow dish of salt or sugar, creating an elegant garnish that enhances the cocktail’s presentation.
- Transform fresh watermelon cubes into a silky liquid by blending thoroughly, then meticulously strain through a fine mesh sieve to extract a pure, pulp-free juice.
- Gently crush fresh basil leaves in a cocktail shaker, releasing their aromatic oils and herbal essence to infuse the drink with vibrant flavor.
- Combine tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, optional simple syrup, and the prepared watermelon juice into the shaker, then vigorously shake with ice for approximately 20 seconds to chill and marry the ingredients.
- Elegantly pour the chilled margarita over ice in the prepared glass, then artfully garnish with a delicate basil leaf and a petite watermelon wedge to create a visually stunning and refreshing cocktail.
Notes
- Keep watermelon cold before blending to ensure a refreshingly chilled cocktail.
- Use fresh, ripe watermelon for the most vibrant and sweet juice possible.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup to suit personal taste preferences.
- Choose silver or blanco tequila for a clean, crisp cocktail that lets watermelon and basil shine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg