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    Watermelon Basil Margarita | Chili Sugar Rim

    By Lauren on May 1, 2017, Updated April 27, 2021 8 Comments

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    Gosh, you look thirsty. Are you thirsty? I'm thirsty just thinking about how you thirsty I think you are. Good news! I have just the treat for you. Watermelon Basil Margaritas.

    So good, right?  Waaaait for it...

    Chili Sugar Rim. [mic drop]

    overhead view of watermelon basil margaritas

    It's cool to talk about margaritas on a Monday morning, right?? If talking about this Watermelon Basil Margarita the Monday before Cinco de Mayo is wrong, well...I just don't want to be right I suppose. Refreshing, hydrating watermelon + fresh sweet basil + a little taste of spicy, smokey, sweet with each sip.

    Might as well make a pitcher because these are going to disappear quick! Like that time I needed to 'test' the recipe again 😉

    Please Note: This post is not sponsored, but you will find affiliate links listed on this page. The price you pay at check out does not change, but I may make a small commission based on your purchase from the link! Thank you for your support of Hunger|Thirst|Play!

    watermelon and basil muddled in a glass

    fresh fruit for all

    So you're the go-to bartender at home, right? I bet you are. Though you may not be chiseling ice cubes by hand (bonus hipster points if you are) but if you are using fresh fruit and herbs in your cocktails at home, well, cheers to you my friend. You have unlocked the secret to superb homestyle libations.

    Not only are you bring ultra vibrant flavors to your homemade creations, but the natural colors make these Watermelon Basil Margaritas a treat for the eyes too.

    fresh watermelon around watermelon basil margaritas

    If you were around for my recent Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita post, you enjoyed a brief little rabbit trail about bar utensils. Just in case, here are some of my most used bar equipment - the cocktail tea strainer being an important factor to this recipe!

    Here are those links again:

        • Stainless Steel Muddler or Wooden Muddler
        • Standard Bar Set (Martini Shaker, Strainer, Jigger):
        • Cocktail Tea Strainer

    Sweet, spice and all the nice

    Once you have your sweet basil, watermelon tequila dream in a glass ready you are welcome to pour it on ice and dive right in. But if a little spice is what your searching for I have just the thing. This Chili Sugar Rim is all the things.

    Sweet and a little crunchy from the turbinado sugar texture. Smokey chili powder and spicy heat finish on the back of the tongue from a touch of cayenne pepper.

    Things were good before and they just. got. better.

    So here's a toast to Mondays not need to be quite so 'Monday' after all. Especially when the involve Watermelon Basil Margaritas with Chili Sugar Rim.

    Watermelon Basil Margarita close up

    Watermelon Basil Margarita

    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!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Cocktails, Drinks, Margaritas
    Cuisine: Cocktails, Mexican
    Keyword: fresh fruit cocktails, fruit margarita, herb infused cocktails, watermelon margarita
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 10 mins
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 344kcal
    Author: Lauren
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    Ingredients

    Watermelon Basil Margarita

    • ¾ cup watermelon pieces (cubed)
    • 8 leaves fresh basil
    • 3 ounces silver tequila
    • 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: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 946IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
    Watermelon Basil Margarita | Chili Sugar Rim

     

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    Comments

    1. Sherri says

      September 04, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      Missing the tequila in the recipe? How much did you put in?

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        September 05, 2019 at 9:27 pm

        3 ounces - this recipe will make two drinks!

        Reply
    2. PrettyPotato says

      May 29, 2017 at 11:08 am

      This looks delicious, I'm very intrigued about the chilli sugar rim!

      Reply
    3. Brandi says

      May 02, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      This is perfect for Summer! I absolutely love anything with watermelon. I can't wait to try this.

      Reply
    4. Elizabeth says

      May 01, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      Yum! These are some of my favorite ingredients! I bet this drink is tasty.

      xo, Elizabeth // txelizabeth.com

      Reply
    5. Cait Weingartner says

      May 01, 2017 at 8:46 pm

      This cocktail is as pretty as I'm sure it's delicious! I bet the watermelon and basil flavor is so refreshing on a hot summer day. I'm really looking forward to trying this drink!

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        May 02, 2017 at 8:50 am

        So so refreshing! Perfect for summer days! Thanks 🙂

        Reply
    6. Tami says

      May 01, 2017 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      This looks so good! I definitely need to try it. 🙂

      Reply

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