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Watermelon Basil Margarita
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Watermelon Basil Margarita | Chili Sugar Rim

Refreshing, sweet watermelon with herbaceous basil are the perfect flavors for a summertime margarita!  The Chili Sugar Rim brings the spice and nice!
Course Cocktails, Drinks, Margaritas
Cuisine Cocktails, Mexican
Keyword Easy Summer Drinks, fresh fruit cocktails, fresh fruit margaritas, watermelon margarita
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 245kcal
Author Lauren

Ingredients

Watermelon Basil Margarita

  • ¾ cup watermelon pieces cubed
  • 8 leaves fresh basil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon agave nectar
  • 3 tablespoon triple sec
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Chili Sugar Rim

  • ¼ cup turbinado sugar such as Sugar in the Raw
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Watermelon Basil Margarita

  • In a cocktail shaker, add watermelon, basil and a few pieces of ice.  Muddle until watermelon is well juiced and basil is torn.  
  • Add agave, triple sec, and lime juice and fill with ice.  Cover and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds.  
  • Rub the edge of the glass with a fresh lime wedge or lightly dip the glass in fresh lime juice.  Dip in Chili Sugar Rim mixture and move glass around to fully coat.
  • Double strain using the cocktail tea strainer into the freshly rimmed glass.  Finish with fresh ice.

Chili Sugar Rim

  • In a small bowl, combine sugar, chili powder and cayenne pepper.  Stir to combine.  Empty onto a small plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 946IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg