Watermelon-Infused Tequila Cocktail

We are going full speed into summer with watermelon. This watermelon-infused tequila cocktail is light and refreshing yet strong, so beware!  Minimal ingredients create a sweet and smooth cocktail perfect for summer.

Watermelon-Infused Tequila Cocktail Ingredients

For this simple and refreshing cocktail, you will need 2 ounces of watermelon-infused tequila, 1/4 of a lime, 1/2 ounce Cointreau, one squeeze of agave nectar, optional salt for the glass rim, and optional garnishes (watermelon, lime wedge, orange wedge, or dehydrated orange wheel).

How to Make this Watermelon Cocktail

First, if you or your guests like a salted rim, grab your margarita salt to prepare.  If you don’t have a small container of margarita salt, use a salad plate and pour salt on the plate as needed for the number of guests you have.  Slide a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then turn it upside down onto the salted plate or margarita salt.

Next, it’s time to make the cocktail.  Fill a shaker with ice and add watermelon-infused tequila, lime, Cointreau (or orange liqueur of choice), and a small squeeze of agave.  Close the shaker and shake vigorously until the shaker feels ice-cold.

Finally, pour it into a glass and garnish with either watermelon, lime wedge, orange wedge, or dehydrated fruit.

Tips and Suggestions for the Watermelon-Infused Tequila Cocktail

• I’ve enjoyed having these dehydrated blood oranges on hand for various cocktails.   They add a bit of fun to any cocktail.
• If drinking this poolside or out in the sun, consider adding a topper of plain or preferred flavored sparkling water.
• Are you enjoying it as a pre-dinner cocktail?  Strain the ice and serve up, martini-style in a coupe or martini glass.
• Do you enjoy a spicy cocktail?  Drop a couple of jalapeño slices in the bottom of the shaker, squeeze the lime over it, and muddle these together before adding other ingredients.
• If you love this cocktail, try one of these other summer drinks:  The Best Margarita, Mai Tai, Classic Mojito, Elderflower Vodka Lemonade, Lemon Basil Martini

Watermelon-Infused Tequila Cocktail

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• Author: Gnarly Roots
• Total Time: 10
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We are going full speed into summer with watermelon! This drink is light and refreshing yet also strong, so beware!

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Ingredients

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• 2 ounces watermelon-infused tequila
• 1/4 of a lime
• 1/2 ounce Cointreau
• One squeeze of light agave nectar
• Optional salt for the glass rim
• optional garnishes (watermelon, lime wedge, orange wedge, or dehydrated orange wheel).

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Instructions

1. First, if you or your guests like a salted rim, grab your margarita salt to prepare!  If you don’t have a small container of margarita salt, use a salad plate and pour salt on the plate as needed for the number of guests you have.  Slide a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then turn upside down onto the salted plate or margarita salt.
2. Next, fill a shaker with ice and add watermelon-infused tequila, lime, Cointreau (or orange liqueur of choice), and a small squeeze of agave.
3. Close the shaker and shake vigorously until the shaker feels ice-cold.
4. Finally, pour it into a glass over ice and garnish with either watermelon, lime wedge, orange wedge, or dehydrated fruit.

Notes

• I’ve been enjoying having these dehydrated blood oranges on hand for various cocktails.   They add a bit of fun to any cocktail.
• If drinking this poolside or out in the sun, consider adding a topper of plain or preferred flavored sparkling water.
• Enjoying as a pre-dinner cocktail?  Strain the ice and serve up, martini-style in a coupe or martini glass.
• Do you enjoy a spicy cocktail?  Drop a couple of jalapeño slices in the bottom of the shaker, squeeze the lime over it and muddle these together, before adding other ingredients.

• Prep Time: 24 hours
• Cook Time: 5
• Category: cocktails
• Method: Handcrafted
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2.5
• Calories: 191
• Sugar: 7.3 g
• Fat: 0.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 7.9 g
• Protein: 0.1 g