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Jalapeno & Watermelon Margarita3

Jalapeño & Watermelon Margarita

Libby with Lemony Thyme
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Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces tequila
  • 1 jalapeno thinly sliced
  • 5 cups watermelon chunks
  • 2 limes
  • 2-3 Tbl. simple syrup to taste
  • 2 ounces Grand Marnier
  • watermelon wedges lime slices, jalapeno slices for garnish
  • coarse kosher salt for rim optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine tequila with sliced jalapeno in a jar. Refrigerate for an hour or so.
  • In a blender combine watermelon chunks, lime juice and simple syrup. Blend until liquefied.
  • In a shaker of ice, add 2 ounces jalapeno infused tequila, 1 ounce Grand Marnier, 1 cup watermelon juice. Shake until well chilled.
  • Spread 2-3 Tablespoons salt on plate. Rub lime wedge on rim of glass, then dip into salt. Pour chilled margarita into ice filled glass. Garnish with watermelon wedge, lime & jalapeno slice. Enjoy!