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Watermelon Margarita: a Summer Twist With Grand Marnier
Nothing screams summer! more than a Watermelon Margarita. A brilliant combination of flavor, lightness and freshness, that boasts the vibrant identity of a Margarita and mixes it with the unparalleled characters of fresh watermelon and Grand Marnier. Perfect to be enjoyed to fully savor your summer vibes: Watermelon Margarita is the refreshing cocktail you were looking for.
Ingredients For A Watermelon Margarita
The Watermelon Margarita needs two major factors. First of all, you want to keep the Margarita identity intact: for that, you will need some high quality, 100% agave Tequila that will contribute with its signature earthy and vegetal notes. You will then need some fresh lime and Grand Marnier, with its elegance and texture. Finally, the second key to this glorious Margarita twist: a few cubes of freshly cut watermelon, to provide the cocktail with the iconic color and juiciness.
Following are the ingredients you will need for a Watermelon Margaritarecipe:
- 45ml 100% Tequila Blanco such as Espolòn
- 20ml Grand Marnier
- 20ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 10ml agave syrup
- 4 cubes of fresh watermelon
How To Make A Watermelon Margarita
If you want to know how to make a Watermelon Margarita, here are the key steps you should follow:
- Pre-chill your shaker by stirring a few good quality ice cubes in it; then remove the ice and excess water;
- Pre-chill a cocktail glass by storing it in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving, or filling it up with ice while concocting the cocktail;
- Gently muddle the watermelon cubes in the base of the shaker;
- Add all the other ingredients in the shaker;
- Add more good quality ice cubes and shake vigorously;
- Strain into the pre-chilled cocktail glass
Tips For A Perfect Watermelon Margarita
To achieve the perfect Watermelon Margarita, try adopting some, or all of the suggestions that follow, to elevate your drinking experience:
- Full power summer: we said that at the beginning, a Watermelon Margarita is the perfect summer cocktail for you to enjoy. Although it is easy to crave its deliciousness, you should respect seasonality and mix your Watermelon Margarita when watermelons are in season, to savor the maximum quality and natural availability;
- Muddle, but don’t be mad: the act of muddling allows you to extract all the flavors and juice from the pulp of the watermelon, thus giving your Watermelon Margarita its distinctive flavor profile and color. But don’t go over the top: muddle gently, as you do not want to end up with some jelly-like unattractive blob as your ingredient;
- Summer-salt: the natural sweetness of a watermelon, combined with the acidity of lime juice, could result in your Watermelon Margarita to be a tad on the unbalanced side. Try adding a pinch of salt to level things up and concoct a perfectly balanced drink.
- Spice things up: if you are looking an ulterior twist, you could try combining our Watermelon Margarita recipe with our guide on a Spicy Margarita, to achieve a delicious Spicy Watermelon Margarita.
