Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas

Crunchy Kat | Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita

Say hello to summer in a glass: Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas. 

Every summer, I live for fresh watermelon. I love it all forms but I really love to blend and puree it. (Kat tip: blend watermelon chunks and freeze the juice in an ice cube tray. Treat yourself to a lighter dessert by enjoying watermelon cubes after dinner. You’re welcome.) 

 Crunchy Kat | Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita 

Crunchy Kat | Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita

Margaritas Can Be a Personal Choice

Mr. CK and I make margaritas often. We have a ‘house’ recipe that’s our go-to, and over time, I’ve learned margaritas are a very personal choice. Everyone has a particular recipe they prefer because there can be a lot of variation from recipe to recipe. 

I happen to love spicy margaritas. There’s something about the combination of tangy lime, smooth tequila, salt, and spice that I crave. And I wanted to find a way to combine several of my favorite things at home this summer.

A lot of recipes call for agave syrup and I didn’t want to add any additional sweetener to my margarita. The watermelon juice brings the right amount of sweetness on its own. 

Crunchy Kat | Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita

Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas

I knew I wanted the watermelon juice to be the star of the show here, so you’ll see the ratios in this recipe calls for a touch more watermelon juice than the other ingredients. The lime juice gives it just the zip it needs and the jalapeño adds a kick at the end. 

When I was testing this recipe, I used both mezcal and tequila and I prefer the tequila. But, if you like more of a smoky taste, perhaps you’d like the mezcal instead. Try both and see what you like! 

As I said, margaritas can be very personal. So experiment with the ratios and see what you prefer. You can’t go wrong with these margaritas.

Crunchy Kat | Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita

Salt Rim

A quick note about the salt rim. I wanted to use the Trader Joe’s Chili Lime Seasoning on the rim but I found it wasn’t salty enough for my taste so I combined it with Pink Himalayan Sea Salt. I did a 50/50 split and it was perfect. 

Now let’s get to the recipe! 

Recipe

  • 3 ounces fresh watermelon juice
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice, plus a slice for garnish
  • 2 ounces tequila (use mezcal if you prefer a smokier taste)
  • 4 slices of jalapeño pepper, plus a slice for garnish
  • Trader Joe’s Chili Lime Seasoning
  • Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
  • Ice

Yields 1 Watermelon Jalapenño Margarita. Double it for two!

Directions

  • Cut watermelon and blend in blender until smooth. Set aside.
  • Juice lime and set aside.
  • Pour equal parts Trader Joe’s Chili Lime Seasoning and Pink Himalayan Sea Salt onto a plate. Use part of a lime to juice the rim and dip into seasoning mixture to coat.
  • Add watermelon juice, lime juice, tequila, and jalapeño slices to a shaker and shake to mix.
  • Add ice to your glass and pour drink contents over ice. Don’t strain it, you want those jalapeño slices to end up in your drink. 
  • Add garnish and enjoy!

Let me know if you make this and what you think! XO. 

Crunchy Kat | Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita