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smoky watermelon mint margarita
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Summertime sipping at its finest, just in time for your Cinco de Mayo table!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 cocktails

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup watermelon, cubed
  • 8-10 mint leaves
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1 oz agave, or to taste
  • 1 oz mezcal
  • 4 oz tequila

chili lime sugar

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp lime zest

Instructions
 

  • In a blender of food processor, puree the watermelon until smooth. Pour through a strainer to remove the froth - you will end up with about 1/2-3/4 cup liquid.
  • In a shallow bowl or on a plate, whisk together sugar, chili powder, and lime zest.
  • Swipe a lime wedge around the rims of two cocktail glasses. Dip and swirl the rims in the chili lime sugar. Fill each glass with ice.
  • Muddle mint leaves and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Measure in agave, 1/2 cup watermelon puree, mezcal, and tequila. Add ice and shake until icy cold. Strain evenly into both glasses. Garnish with mint leaves and watermelon triangles. Ole!