Spicy JalapeƱo Watermelon Margarita
Sweet watermelon meets a creeping jalapeƱo heat ā a margarita with a serious kick.
ā±ļø Prep: 10 min
Nutritionper 1 glassāŗ
195
Calories
ā
Protein
22g
Carbs
ā
Fat
Ingredients
| 350 ml | Blanco tequila |
| 480 ml | fresh watermelon juice, strained |
| 120 ml | fresh lime juice |
| 180 ml | jalapeƱo simple syrup |
| 120 ml | cold filtered water |
| ā | fresh jalapeƱo slices, for garnish |
| ā | chili-lime seasoning (TajĆn), for the rim |
Instructions
- Combine: Whisk the tequila, watermelon juice, lime juice, jalapeƱo syrup and water in a pitcher.
- Pre-chill: Refrigerate until it reaches 4Ā°C (40Ā°F).
- Pour: With the reservoir locked, pour the chilled mixture in, staying below the Max Fill line.
- Set: Turn the machine on and select the Spiked Slush setting.
- Freeze: Run for 20ā25 minutes until the auger creates firm peaks.
- Serve: Rim chilled glasses with TajĆn, dispense and garnish with a thin jalapeƱo slice.
Pro-tip: To make jalapeƱo syrup, simmer 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water and 1 sliced jalapeƱo for 5 minutes; strain and cool completely before mixing. Approx. 10% ABV.