Cinco de Mayo Watermelon Jalapeño

Juicy watermelon, lime and orange blended with a jalapeño touch for a bright, alcohol-free margarita-style drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

02 - 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)

03 - 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed, if possible)

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 2–3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey (to taste)

05 - 1/2 small jalapeño, seeds removed and thinly sliced (plus extra slices for garnish)

→ Garnish & Presentation

06 - Coarse salt or chili-salt, for rimming glasses

07 - Fresh lime wedges

08 - Watermelon wedges or balls

09 - Ice cubes

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass. Dip rims in coarse salt or chili-salt blend. Set aside.

02 - In a blender, combine watermelon cubes, lime juice, orange juice, agave syrup, and sliced jalapeño. Blend until completely smooth.

03 - Taste the mix; adjust sweetness and spice by adding more agave or jalapeño as desired.

04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Strain the watermelon mixture through a fine mesh sieve (optional, for a smoother texture) and pour over the ice.

05 - Garnish with lime wedges, jalapeño slices, and watermelon pieces. Serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

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Let me tell you, the spicy-sweet combo is the kind of surprise that keeps you coming back for more.
You can make this in just minutes, and you never have to worry about mixing a second batch because it vanishes so fast.

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One time, I tried blending watermelon with too many seeds by mistake—the texture went from silky to, well, unpleasantly crunchy, so double-check for any strays.
Letting the mix sit for even five minutes helps the flavors cozy up, taking the drink from decent to dazzling.

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