Headed to a picnic and Shakespeare in the Park? That begs for the boozy Pomegranate Paloma, swigged from a flask. (Assuming you’re seeing a comedy. If it’s a tragedy, go with something bitter, such as a Dark and Stormy.) But if the weather is sporting triple digits and I’m floating on a raft in the pool, then it’s time to go for something juicier and far more thirst quenching. Enter the watermelon margarita. For the most part, this is a classic margarita with a skosh more tequila and a lot of fresh watermelon. The resulting cocktail is fruiter than the original and its strength will sneak up on you, but in this case I’ll call that a good thing.
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This is also a margarita that I encourage you to have with salt, even if you normally don’t care for it. It adds a necessary bit of balance to all the sweetness.
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VARIATIONS:
Swap out tequila for mezcal, tequila’s smokier, wilder cousin.For a frosty, thicker treat, freeze the watermelon before throwing it in the blender and skip the strainer.
Note: If you happen have a juicer, simply juice the watermelon and stir it with the other ingredients in a pitcher.
