Maple Spicy Watermelon Margarita

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Maple Watermelon Margarita (1)
Preparation Time:
Featuring Pure Maple Syrup
1 portion
Metric Imperial

Ingredients

For the garnish:

  • 1 tbsp sea salt flakes
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 4 lime wedges

Ingredients:

  • 11/2 oz fresh watermelon juice
  • 11/2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1 oz pure maple syrup (preferably golden for its delicate flavour)
  • ½ oz smooth orange juice
  • 1 pinch chilli powder
  • 1 watermelon wedge

Method

  1. To make the watermelon juice, scoop the watermelon flesh into your blender and blitz until smooth.
  2. Prepare your margarita glass: On a small, rimmed plate, mix the salt and paprika together. Run a wedge of lime around the top of each glass then dip the top of the glass into the salt blend.
  3. Add ice cubes to your glass and set it aside.
  4. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice, maple syrup and orange juice.
  5. Secure the lid to the shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
  6. Strain the liquid into your prepared glass, add a lime wedge and sprinkle one pinch of chilli powder.

Say hello to the Maple Spicy Watermelon Margarita, the cocktail that’s like a summer fling with a spicy plot twist.

This temptress combines sweet, juicy watermelon with maple’s smooth moves, creating a liaison that’s more exciting than your last “it’s complicated” relationship status. The tequila isn’t just invited to this party, it’s hosting it, while a playful kick of spice keeps everyone guessing.

Think of it as summer’s hottest romance in a glass: refreshing enough to cool you down, but with just enough heat to make you wonder if you should get its number. The Spicy Watermelon Margarita isn’t trying to be a good influence in your life – it’s here to remind you that sometimes, the best stories start with “Well, I didn’t expect that to happen.”

Don’t say we didn’t warn you – this isn’t your poolside wallflower. It’s the cocktail that makes responsible decisions look boring and Wednesday nights feel like Saturday adventures.

The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers are not in any way responsible for the identification or presence of allergens in recipes or for the classification of any recipe as vegetarian or vegan.

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