Summer Spicy Watermelon Cherry Margarita on the Rocks

vertical spicy watermelon cherry margarita

Summer Spicy Watermelon Cherry Margarita on the Rocks

This vibrant recipe blends fresh, juicy watermelon with sweet summer cherries, crisp lime juice, high-quality tequila, and a splash of orange liqueur. Shaken until ice-cold and served on the rocks, it features a smoky, chili-lime Tajín rim that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of the fresh fruit for the ultimate summer cocktail.

Course cocktails

Cuisine American

Keyword cherry, party food, refreshing, Tajin, tequilla, watermelon

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings serving

Calories 343kcal

Equipment

Knife
cherry pitter
Cocktail Shaker
cocktail glass
citrus squeezer
Cocktail Mesh Strainer
Cocktail Hawthorne Strainer

Ingredients

lime wedge

1 lime wedge
¼ tsp Tajín seasoning (or a mix of sea salt and chili powder on a small plate)
1 1 small watermelon wedge for garhish
1 cherry stem attached

For the Cocktail

4 pitted sweet northern cherries pitted
A few chunks of fresh seedless watermelon
1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice approx. the juice of 1 lime
1 oz Cointreau or other orange liqueur
2 oz tequila
Ice cubes

Instructions

Step 1: Prep Your Glass

The best way to start this classic drink is by getting your glassware ready. Rub a fresh lime wedge around the rim of the glass. Dip the top of the glass into Tajín or sea salt on a small plate until it's perfectly coated. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice cubes and set it aside.
1 lime wedge, ¼ tsp Tajín seasoning (or a mix of sea salt and chili powder on a small plate)

Step 2: Muddle the Fruit

In the bottom of a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, combine your pitted cherries and watermelon chunks. Use a muddler to smash them down thoroughly, releasing that beautiful, vibrant fresh watermelon and cherry juice.
4 pitted sweet northern cherries, A few chunks of fresh seedless watermelon

Step 3: Shake It Up

Once the fruit is well-smashed, pass the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into your cocktail shaker to ensure a perfectly smooth texture. Add the fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and tequila. Fill the shaker with a generous handful of ice cubes , pop the lid on, and shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds until frosty.

Step 4: Strain and Serve

Strain the cocktail into your prepared, Tajín-rimmed glass over the fresh ice. Garnish the rim with a small watermelon wedge, lime wedge and a fresh cherry, and enjoy immediately!

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