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Watermelon Paloma

Watermelon paloma

chiliandtonic
This watermelon paloma is refreshing and perfect for a hot summer evening.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course after dinner, after work, cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine drink, seasonal
Servings 2 cocktails

Equipment

  • Blender or a food processor, cocktail shaker

Ingredients
  

Watermelon paloma x2

  • 500 g fresh watermelon
  • 120 ml jose Cuervo silver tequila
  • 50 ml lime juice
  • Sparkling water to top up

Herb salt for the rim

  • Margarita kosher or other flaky salt
  • Fresh herbs like basil coriander, parsley etc.

Instructions
 

  • Start by removing the rinds off the watermelon and as much seeds as possible and adding it to a blender or food processor
  • Blend until you have a juice, this will be really fast
  • Strain trough a fine strainer
  • Make the herb salt by chopping your herb of choice and mixing in the salt using your fingers
  • Rim the glass with the herb salt and add ice
  • Build your cocktail by adding the tequila, fresh lime juice, watermelon juice and topping with sparkling water

Notes

Swap the tequila with mexcal for a smokier cocktail
Keyword cocktail, drink, watermelon