Batched Spicy Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita

A refreshing pink cocktail garnished with a watermelon slice, chile powder, and a jalapeño slice served in a glass with a chile powder rim. A large pitcher of the same drink and a jar of infused liquid are in the background along with a cutting board with watermelon slices.

5 from 3 votes

Batched Spicy Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita

This is my Batched Spicy Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita, and it is perfect for serving at your next BBQ, Fourth of July celebration, or summertime pool party! Made with fresh, juicy watermelon and a homemade jalapeño simple syrup that is sweet, spicy, and delicious, this recipe makes enough for 8-10 drinks, so it's perfect for a crowd.

Course Drinks

Prep Time 15

Total Time 17

Servings Servings

Calories 290kcal

Author Nicole Modic

Equipment

1 Blender

Ingredients

For the Jalapeño Simple Syrup:

1 Cup Monk fruit Sweetener with Allulose or substitute with regular granulated sugar
1 Cup Water
2 Jalapeños sliced thin

For the Watermelon Margarita:

5 Cups Watermelon blended and strained
2 Cups Tequila Blanco
⅔ Cup Cointreau
½ Cup Lime Juice this is the equivalent of 6-7 juicy limesx
½ Cup Spicy Jalapeño Simple Syrup see above

For Garnishing:

Sliced Jalapeños
Sliced Watermelon
½ Tablespoon Tajin to rim the glass

Instructions

To make this margarita, start by preparing the jalapeño simple syrup. Heat a small saucepan, on the stove, over medium heat,
Next, slice the jalapeños and add them to the pot alongside the monk fruit sweetener and water. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and allow it to cook until the sugar has cooked down / dissolved.
Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the syrup from the heat and allow it to cool.
Then, muddle the jalapeños into the syrup.
Transfer the syrup to a jar and allow it to continue to cool while you prepare the rest of the margarita.
Cut the watermelon into chunks and add them to a blender. Blend until the watermelon is totally smooth.
Strain any remaining chunks from the watermelon and transfer the liquid to a pitcher alongside the tequila, cointreau, lime juice, and the jalapeño simple syrup.
Stir the margarita together, then transfer it into glasses. You can rim the glasses beforehand with tajin, if desired. Just rub some of the simple syrup across the glass and dip it into the tajin!
Garnish with slices of jalapeño and watermelon, if desired. Then, serve and enjoy!

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