The hardest part of this specialty watermelon cocktail, created by Shawn Monnin of Coasterra in San Diego, is slicing the watermelon. This delicious three-ingredient watermelon drink combines sweet, fresh watermelon puree and tart fresh-squeezed limes. It’s the perfect complement to summertime cuisine. This watermelon tequila drink will be your new go-to happy hour cocktail on the coast or off.

Yields1 Serving

2 oz Azuñia Blanco or Reposado Organic Tequila

3 oz seedless watermelon chunks

0.50 oz Triple Sec

0.50 oz pomegranate syrup(1:1)

0.75 oz fresh lime juice

2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters

Sea salt for rim (optional)

Puree the watermelon in a food processor until smooth.

Strain, yielding approximately 1.5 oz of juice.

Combine all ingredients in a shaker.

Shake.

Dump into a glass rimmed with salt.

CategoryCocktail

NOTES:

Glass:Margarita or Rocks

Garnish:Watermelon Slices

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Ingredients: 2 oz Azuñia Blanco or Reposado Organic Tequila; 3 oz seedless watermelon chunks; 0.50 oz Triple Sec; 0.50 oz pomegranate syrup; 0.75 oz fresh lime juice; 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters; Sea salt for rim (optional)