The glass rimmed with salt, smoked paprika, and a pinch of chilli powder adds an extra kick, making it a go-to sweet, tangy, and spicy drink. Enjoy this Maple Watermelon Margarita with a wedge of lime.
Maple Watermelon Margarita
Serves 1
Ingredients:
40ml fresh watermelon juice
40ml tequila
15ml lime juice
15ml pure maple syrup (preferably golden for its delicate flavour)
7ml smooth orange juice
1 pinch chilli powder
1 watermelon wedge
For the garnish:
1 tbsp sea salt flakes
1 tbsp smoked paprika
4 lime wedges
Method:
To make the watermelon juice, scoop the watermelon flesh into your blender and blitz until smooth.
Prepare your margarita glass: On a small, rimmed plate, mix the salt and paprika together. Run a wedge of lime around the top of each glass then dip the top of the glass into the salt blend.
Add ice cubes to your glass and set it aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice, maple syrup and orange juice.
Secure the lid to the shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
Strain the liquid into your prepared glass, add a lime wedge and sprinkle one pinch of chilli powder.
