Tangy and Sweet Watermelon Paloma Cocktail
There are plenty of easy summer cocktail recipe ideas. This watermelon paloma cocktail has to be one of the best. It’s a mouth-watering cocktail made with watermelon juice, tequila and citrus. Make a pitcher of this tangy and sweet paloma when the weather’s hot, and you want to sip something refreshing.
Servings: 5 cocktails or a pitcher
Ingredients
- 6 Cups watermelon diced
- 1 Cup orange juice
- 1 1/4 Cups tequila
- 1/4 Cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 3/4 Cup sparkling water
- 1 Cup ice
- 5 lime wedges for garnish
- coarse salt to rim glasses
Instructions
- Add the watermelon to a blender and pulse until smooth. Strain into a pitcher
- Add the orange juice, tequila and lime juice, and stir to incorporate. Add the ice.
- Rub a lime wedge over the edge of the glass and dip in salt to rim the edge. Fill until ¾ full and top with the sparkling water.
- Garnish with lime wedges, watermelon or mint sprigs, and serve
Notes
- You can also combine salt and paprika to make a spicy rim.
- Feel free to use store bought watermelon juice too.
- Lime wedges, watermelon slices or mint sprigs make a good garnish, or use any combination of these.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1152IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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