Name: Spicy Watermelon Cocktail
Yield: 4 Cocktails
Ingredients: Ingredients; 2½ cups seedless watermelon chunks; 2 ounces fresh lime juice; 3 ounces of simple syrup; 6 ounces Mary’s Pineapple Jalapeño-Infused Blanco Tequila or a purchased jalapeño-infused tequila; Ice cubes; A splash of your favorite sparkling water or club soda; A watermelon spear

Drinks

Spicy Watermelon Cocktail

Author: Mary DiSomma

Watermelon is one of those foods that just screams summertime. Whether you’re having a slice as a snack or adding it to a recipe like a Spicy Watermelon and Feta Salad or my Easy Watermelon and Feta Skewers with Balsamic Glaze, this juicy melon is one of summer’s favorite darlings. It’s so good on its own, and so versatile that I just had to make another recipe for you—it’s a cocktail this time!

Spicy Watermelon Cocktail

Whip up a batch of my Pineapple and Jalapeño-Infused Casamigos Tequila and then enjoy a Spicy Watermelon Cocktail!

Yield: 4 Cocktails
Cook Time: 0 minutes0 min

Ingredients

Ingredients

2½ cups seedless watermelon chunks
2 ounces fresh lime juice
3 ounces of simple syrup
6 ounces Mary’s Pineapple Jalapeño-Infused Blanco Tequila or a purchased jalapeño-infused tequila
Ice cubes
A splash of your favorite sparkling water or club soda

Garnish

A watermelon spear

Instructions

Place the watermelon chunks, lime juice, simple syrup, and tequila in a blender. Blend until combined. Strain the mixture into a pitcher.
Fill 4 cocktail glasses with ice. Divide the watermelon mixture among the glasses. Top with a splash of club soda or sparkling water and garnish with a watermelon spear.

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Jalapeño Pineapple Infused Tequila

This pineapple and jalapeño infused Casamigos tequila is the perfect drink to enjoy all spring and summer long, especially when you fire up the grill. It takes a little (mostly idle) time to make, but it’s so worth it.

Yield: 1½ Cups
Cook Time: 0 minutes0 min

Ingredients

12 ounces Blanco tequila
1¼ cups diced fresh pineapple
2 medium jalapeño peppers

Instructions

Place the tequila in the mason jar. Add the diced pineapple.
Remove the stems from the jalapeños and cut them into quarters, lengthwise. If you like a lot of heat, include the seeds. If you want a little less heat, remove some of the seeds. The heat is mainly in those tiny white seeds. Here’s a tip when working with jalapeños: put on a pair of disposable gloves. If any of those seeds get on your hands and then you touch around your eyes, you will feel the sting for quite a while! Now, put the lid on your jar and give it a good shake!
Steep the mixture in the refrigerator for 2 days and give it a taste. If you have enough heat, remove the jalapeños. The pineapple takes a bit longer to infuse into the tequila. Continue to steep and taste daily until you get the flavor combination you like! I usually let mine go for 3 to 5 days.
Pour the mixture through a sieve, catching the infused tequila in a bowl. Transfer the tequila back into the mason jar. Don’t forget that delicious pineapple! You can freeze it and throw the pieces in a blender to make one terrific frozen margarita!

Tips

Summer is the perfect time to share this lightly sweet and slightly spicy watermelon cocktail with your friends. This easy recipe is made with pineapple and jalapeño-infused Casamigos Blanco Tequila. This drink has all the trimmings of a truly refreshing adult beverage. It’s flavorful, and it has a little kick and just a touch of effervescence from the sparkling water or club soda. Did I mention that it’s also beautiful? The pale pink color is so summery!

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I sometimes make my own liquor infusions. For this cocktail, I use my pineapple and jalapeno-infused tequila. That little hint of pineapple is the perfect match for fresh watermelon.

You can make your own infused tequila recipe, too—check out my Sweet and Spicy Pineapple and Jalapeño-Infused Casamigos Blanco Tequila recipe for the full instructions. It’s a prerequisite for this cocktail and it takes 3-5 days to infuse, so make sure to plan ahead!

I also make my own simple syrup. Just whip up a batch and store in the refrigerator for up to a month. Use it in a summer cocktail like this one or as a sweetener for iced tea.