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Watermelon-Seed Margarita

This cocktail features a blend of tequila and fresh watermelon with a unique incorporation of ground watermelon seeds, which add a subtle grainy texture. The preparation involves crushing watermelon seeds and combining them with other ingredients, resulting in a drink with both smooth and crunchy textures, and a vibrant, translucent appearance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mixology
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup watermelon seeds raw and unsalted
  • 2 oz tequila preferably silver
  • 1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 cup fresh watermelon chunks seedless if possible
  • ice cubes Ice

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cocktail glasses

Method
 

  1. Spread watermelon seeds evenly on a baking sheet and lightly toast in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove and let cool.
    1 cup watermelon seeds
  2. Add the toasted watermelon seeds to a blender along with fresh watermelon chunks. Blend until the mixture is smooth and seed particles are broken down, about 30-45 seconds.
    1 cup fresh watermelon chunks, 1 cup watermelon seeds
  3. Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a mixing bowl, pressing gently to extract liquid while leaving most seed material behind. Discard the solids.
    1 cup fresh watermelon chunks
  4. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in the strained watermelon seed juice, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and combined.
    2 oz tequila, 1 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 1 cup fresh watermelon chunks, ice cubes Ice
  5. Strain the mixture into chilled cocktail glasses. Garnish with small watermelon wedges or a lime twist as desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a more intense watermelon seed flavor, increase to 3-4 minutes of toasting. Adjust sweetness by varying the simple syrup amount to taste.