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Basil Watermelon Margarita

By Britney
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 3 minutes
Total: 8 minutes
Servings: 1
basil watermelon margarita in a highball glass filled with watermelon chunks and fresh basil.
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Basil Watermelon Margarita is a blend of watermelon and basil that pairs perfectly with zesty lime and tequila - fun twist on the classic margarita.

Equipment

  • muddler
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Strainer
  • Lemon Squeezer
  • Jigger
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Ingredients 

  • 1 cup Watermelon Chunks
  • 6 Basil Leaves , (additional for garnish)
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup , (or agave nectar)
  • 1 1/2 oz Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec
  • 1 oz Lime Juice

Instructions 

  • Prep the glasses with the tajin sugar rim (you can use sea salt if you prefer a salty spin). Add sugar and tajin to a shallow bowl and mix together. Rub a lime across the rim of the glass and then dip the rim into the tajin mixture. Set aside.
  • In the cocktail shaker, add the watermelon chunks and fresh basil leaves. Use a muddle to crush the watermelon and basil together. Really crush everything together to release as much juice and flavor as possible.
  • Add in 1 ounce of lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup or agave nectar, 1/2 oz triple sec, and 1.5 oz tequila. Add a few ice cubes, place the cap onto the cocktail shaker and shake for 5-10 seconds, until the shaker turns cold.
  • Use a strainer (a fine mesh strainer works well here too) to strain out the watermelon pulp and crushed basil. Strain into the prepared margarita glass, discard the pulp.
  • Add additional watermelon chunks and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and a wedge of watermelon.

Notes

  • Serve cold! 
  • You'll need quite a bit of basil for this recipe to be able to get good flavor. Be sure that you have enough on hand, especially if making for a crowd.
  • If making a big batch for a crowd, simply multiply the recipe by the amount of people you're preparing the cocktails for. 
Variations
  • Use watermelon schnapps if you want a super punchy watermelon flavor! 
  • Mocktail - omit the tequila and triple sec for a delicious mocktail.
  • For a stronger basil flavor, use more basil leaves - just be sure to use fresh basil for the best flavor. 
  • Add Jalapenos - I love a spicy marg. You can add a few slices of jalapenos while muddling the watermelon and basil for a little heat. 
  • Frozen Margs - add watermelon juice to an ice tray and freeze. Add to a blender with the remainder of the ingredients and blend until smooth. 

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 11mg, Potassium: 221mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 1.006IU, Vitamin C: 21mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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