![]() Strain the watermelon margarita into the prepared glass(es) and garnish with a wedge of lime or melon.Shake well for 20-30 seconds until the outside of the shaker is icy cold.Fill a standard shaker with ice and add the watermelon juice, lime juice, tequila and simple syrup or agave (if using).Fill the glass with crushed ice or clear ice and set aside.Salt the rim of the margarita glass with agave and your chosen seasoning.How to make individual watermelon margaritas: If you’ve only got a few people, whip up these fruity watermelon margaritas with a standard shaker. Mezcal can be overpowering in a drink as light as this watermelon margarita, and I’d avoid it unless you’re a real Mezcal fan, as it will change the flavor profile entirely. For mezcal, the pina is cooked in pits lined with charcoal and wood, which results in a distinctive smoky flavor. Mezcal – is made from agave, but the production process is very different from a typical tequila, which steams the core or “pina” of the agave plant before distillation. ![]() Anejo is a premium libation and one that I usually don’t mix, but don’t let that stop you. Usually sipped neat or over ice and occasionally in other craft cocktails. Anejo Tequila – is aged for a minimum of 12 months and has a bolder, richer flavor than either Reposado or Silver tequilas. ![]() Since this watermelon margarita is freshly made and not from a pre-made mix, I’d consider it craft… Reposado is my personal favorite for this drink. The “rest” (reposado literally means restful in Spanish) gives tequila a mellow flavor with hints of the oak barrels and can be imbibed on its own or in craft mixed drinks.
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