Smashed Watermelon Margarita

Smashed Watermelon Margarita

Watermelon and mint muddled to a puree, shaken with tequila, grapefruit and lime in a mason jar. A juicy, low-key backyard margarita.

8% ABVLightCocktails

Medium

Difficulty

6 min

Time

150 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Tequila

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Grapefruit Juice· not in your bar1/3 Cup

    Or swap: Orange Juice — sweeter, less bitter

  • Watermelon· not in your bar1/2 cup

    Or swap: Melon — honeydew or cantaloupe work

  • Lime(optional)· not in your barJuice of 1/2
  • Watermelon· not in your barGarnish with

    Or swap: Melon — honeydew or cantaloupe work

  • Mint(optional)· not in your bar5
  • Mint(optional)· not in your barGarnish with
  • Tequila· not in your bar1 shot

    Or swap: Mezcal — adds smoke, Reposado Tequila — rounder, lightly oaked

Instructions

  1. In a mason jar muddle the watermelon and 5 mint leaves together into a puree and strain.

  2. Next add the grapefruit juice, juice of half a lime and the tequila as well as some ice.

  3. Put a lid on the jar and shake.

  4. Pour into a glass and add more ice.

  5. Garnish with fresh mint and a small slice of watermelon.

Pairs well with

Smashed watermelon and mint cool this margarita for peak-summer snacks:

  • Watermelon-feta skewers
  • Chips with salsa fresca
  • Grilled shrimp bites
  • Chili-lime watermelon spears

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