![Abhi's spicy watermelon margarita](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spicy-watermelon-marg-beauty-shot.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Prep Time
10 min
Yields
1 drink
Watermelons are in season and the refreshing star of this quick and easy summer cocktail. Perfect to cool off in a heat wave, here is why this spicy watermelon margarita is going to be your go-to drink this season! It’s fresh, juicy and the kick of spice from the jalapeños really takes it to the next level. Cheers!
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ingredients
1
oz fresh watermelon juice
2
oz tequila
½
oz lime juice
½
oz agave syrup
Chopped jalapeño, to taste
Rock salt, for to garnish rim
Jalapeño slices, to garnish
Lime wheel, to garnish
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directions
![Spicy watermelon marg mise en place](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spicy-watermelon-marg-mise-en-place.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Step 1
Remove any seeds, and blend watermelon chunks in a blender until smooth.
Step 2
Add all ingredients (watermelon juice, tequila, agave syrup, lime juice and jalapeño slices) into a cocktail shaker with ice.
![spicy watermelon marg](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spicy-watermelon-marg-adding-jalapenos.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Step 3
Shake for 10-15 seconds to chill.
![Shaking spicy watermelon marg in a shaker](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spicy-watermelon-marg-shaking-shaker.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Step 4
Rim rocks glass with rock salt.
![spicy watermelon marg rimming glass](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spicy-watermelon-marg-rimming-the-glass.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Step 5
Strain cocktail into rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice.
![spicy watermelon marg being strained into a rocks glass](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spicy-watermelon-marg-pouring-into-glass.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Step 6
Garnish with a lime wheel and jalapeño slice.
![Spicy watermelon marg being garnished with lime wheel and jalapeno slice](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spicy-watermelon-marg-garnishing.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Step 7
Enjoy!