Sip on this Grilled Watermelon Margarita with Smoked Serrano Infused Tequila, a sweet smokey cocktail balancing adult flavors perfect for summer nights.
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📖 Recipe
Ingredients
Serrano Infused Tequila
- 2 serrano peppers - cleaned, stemmed and seeded
- ⅛ cup peppercorns - pink and black
- ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 16 oz blanco tequila
Grilled Watermelon Margaritas
- ½ small seedless watermelon - sliced into wedges
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground sea salt - plus salt for rimming glasses if desired
- Ice
- Serrano Infused Blanco Tequila
- Anejo Tequila
- Watermelon Lemonade
- Basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
For the Serrano Infused Tequila
- Char the serrano peppers over medium high heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Slice the serrano peppers into long thin strips.
- Place in an airtight resealable container and add the peppercorns and salt. Cover with tequila and allow to sit over night.
- Strain the infused tequila with a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar to store.
For the Grilled Watermelon Margaritas
- Sprinkle the salt over the watermelon on both sides and grill over medium high heat 3 to 5 minutes per side, until smokey char marks form.
- Remove from heat and arrange onto a platter. Season with additional salt if desired.
- When cooled a bit, cube up several slices of the watermelon.
- If salting the rim of your glasses, do so now. Add ice and several grilled watermelon cubes.
- Pour in 3 oz Serrano infused tequila, 1 oz Anejo tequila and top off with the watermelon lemonade.
- Garish with a piece of cubed watermelon wrapped in a basil leaf, securing with a pick. Serve.
Nutrition
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Christina says
Dang, just dang. I've never thought of grilling watermelon before. Or combining it with smoked serrano infused tequila. I better make this recipe before summer is over! Great photography too!