How to make individual watermelon margaritas: If you’ve only got a few people, whip up these fruity watermelon margaritas with a standard shaker. Mezcal can be overpowering in a drink as light as this watermelon margarita, and I’d avoid it unless you’re a real Mezcal fan, as it will change the flavor profile entirely. For mezcal, the pina is cooked in pits lined with charcoal and wood, which results in a distinctive smoky flavor. Mezcal – is made from agave, but the production process is very different from a typical tequila, which steams the core or “pina” of the agave plant before distillation.Anejo is a premium libation and one that I usually don’t mix, but don’t let that stop you. Usually sipped neat or over ice and occasionally in other craft cocktails. Anejo Tequila – is aged for a minimum of 12 months and has a bolder, richer flavor than either Reposado or Silver tequilas.Since this watermelon margarita is freshly made and not from a pre-made mix, I’d consider it craft… Reposado is my personal favorite for this drink. The “rest” (reposado literally means restful in Spanish) gives tequila a mellow flavor with hints of the oak barrels and can be imbibed on its own or in craft mixed drinks. Reposado Tequila – is aged for at least 2 months and up to a year in oak or white oak barrels.The lime and sweet melon juice will soften the flavor of tequila blanco in the margarita. Because of this, it typically has a harsher or sharper flavor than an aged tequila, but it’s also a little less expensive. Blanco or Silver Tequila – isn’t aged and is packaged immediately after processing.What type of tequila is best for watermelon margaritas? Use fresh squeezed limes to give your watermelon margarita the perfect tang to balance the fruits’ natural sweetness. Use fresh lime juiceįresh lime juice is what makes a margarita special and there are no substitutions.
I’ve often had people ask if it’s ok to use the squeeze bottles of lime juice and my answer is always the same. Watermelon flavored or green apple flavored Jolly Rancher Candies (crushed to a fine bits or a powder).A combination of smoked salt and sparkling sugar- good when using Mezcal tequila.Old Bay seasoning (for more of a savory blend).Tajin (a chili-lime seasoning that brings out the flavor of the melon).Use your favorite rim seasoning for your glass. Variations for the watermelon margarita rim: The best way I’ve found to assure that the salt and/or spices stick to the rim is to use agave (or honey) instead of water.Įvery time I’ve rimmed a glass with water, the salt & spices don’t adhere, but using something sticky, like agave, not only ensures adhesion, but it also provides a nice sweet contrast to the salty or spiced rim.Įither dip the rim of the glass into a thin layer of agave, or for better control, use a pastry brush (or a paint brush meant for crafts, but used as a dedicated kitchen tool) for more control and precision. You’ll need about 1 ½ cups of watermelon juice for three drinks. Discard the solids and use the strained watermelon juice to assemble the margaritas.ĭepending on the number of people you’re serving, you may need more or less juice.Pour the pureed watermelon through the sieve, stirring the pulp occasionally to help it through.Place a funnel over a glass pitcher and rest a fine mesh sieve inside the funnel.Transfer the fruit to a blender and blend on high speed until pureed.Remove the rind and cut the melon into chunks. Cut a small seedless watermelon in half.How to juice watermelon for the margarita recipe: This makes the cocktail smoother and lighter on the palate and gives it a clean finish. What makes these watermelon margaritas different from others is that we remove the pulp and only use the fresh watermelon juice. Strain the pureed watermelon through a fine mesh sieve. Tajin, Margarita Salt or other rim seasoning.What you’ll need to make watermelon margaritas: 10 What to serve with watermelon margaritas:.8 Variations for the watermelon margarita recipe:.7 Watermelon margarita recipe for a pitcher:.6 How to make individual watermelon margaritas:.5 What type of tequila is best for watermelon margaritas?.2 How to juice watermelon for the margarita recipe:.1 What you’ll need to make watermelon margaritas:.
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