Description
Refreshing watermelon basil margarita brings Mexican cocktail magic to summer sipping. Cold, crisp blend of fresh watermelon and herbaceous basil creates smooth cocktail perfection you’ll savor with every delightful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Main Flavor:
- 2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
Spirits and Liqueurs:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) tequila
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) triple sec (or orange liqueur)
Sweeteners and Garnish:
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Coarse salt or sugar (for rimming the glass, optional)
Instructions
- Moisten the rim of a chilled glass with a lime wedge and delicately coat with salt or sugar for enhanced flavor and presentation.
- Transform fresh watermelon chunks into a silky puree using a blender, then meticulously strain through a fine mesh sieve to achieve a smooth, pulp-free juice.
- Gently crush fresh basil leaves in a cocktail shaker, releasing their aromatic oils and herbaceous essence.
- Introduce tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, and optional simple syrup into the shaker alongside the strained watermelon juice.
- Vigorously shake the mixture with ice for approximately 20 seconds to chill and thoroughly combine the ingredients, ensuring a well-integrated and refreshing cocktail.
- Carefully pour the vibrant margarita into the prepared glass, filling it with crushed or cubed ice for optimal temperature and texture.
- Elevate the drink’s visual appeal by garnishing with a delicate basil leaf and a petite watermelon wedge, creating an Instagram-worthy summer libation.
Notes
- Strain watermelon juice thoroughly to achieve a silky-smooth texture without pulp for a refined cocktail experience.
- Muddle basil leaves gently to extract maximum flavor without bruising or destroying the delicate herb’s essence.
- Adjust sweetness by using simple syrup sparingly, allowing the natural watermelon sweetness to shine through the cocktail.
- Experiment with different rim options like tajín, chili salt, or coconut sugar for unique flavor profiles and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg