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Watermelon paloma
chiliandtonic
This watermelon paloma is refreshing and perfect for a hot summer evening.
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
2
minutes
mins
Total Time
7
minutes
mins
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