Five Alarm Watermelon Margarita
Total Time: 00h 10m
Hands-on Time: 00h 10m
Makes: 1 serving
The bounty of summer fruit calls for a cocktail with not only sweet notes, but also some fiery heat and spice. This watermelon, jalapeño and hibiscus infused margarita has it all.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup freshly cut watermelon cubes (plus a few cubes for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon fresh jalapeño, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Alder Smoked Salt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 9 mint leaves (about 1½ tablespoons) + another for garnish
- 1½ ounces tequila
- ½ to 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 3 ounces Frontier Co-op® Organic Hibiscus Flowers
- Slice of lime, for garnish
- Frontier Co-op® Himalayan Pink Salt for salting rim (optional)
Directions
- In a sturdy glass, combine watermelon, jalapeño, smoked salt, honey and mint leaves.
- With a muddler or handle of wooden spoon, mash the mixture to release flavors.
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine watermelon mixture, tequila, lime juice and hibiscus flowers, then shake well until frosty.
- Optional: On a small plate, spread pink salt in a ring, wet rim of glass and dip rim into sea salt to coat.
- Using a fine mesh sieve or strainer, pour slowly into a tall iced tea glass.
- Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint, a cube of watermelon and a thin slice of lime.
