Maple Spicy Watermelon Margarita

Ingredients

Garnish:

1 Tbs sea salt flakes
1 Tbs smoked paprika
4 lime wedges

45mL fresh watermelon juice
45mL tequila
30mL lime juice
30mL pure maple syrup (preferably golden for its delicate flavour)
7.5mL smooth orange juice
1 pinch chilli powder
1 watermelon wedge

Method

To make the watermelon juice, scoop the watermelon flesh into your blender and blitz until smooth.

Prepare your Margarita glass: on a small, rimmed plate, mix the salt and paprika together. Run a wedge of lime around the top of each glass, then dip the top of the glass into the salt blend.

Add ice cubes to your glass and set it aside.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the watermelon juice, tequila, lime juice, maple syrup and orange juice.

Secure the lid to the shaker and shake for 30 seconds.

Strain the liquid into your prepared glass, add a lime wedge and sprinkle one pinch of chilli powder.

Credits: Maple from Canada

Photo Credits: Maple from Canada