4ozfresh watermelon juiceabout 1 cup cubed watermelon
1/2ozfresh lime juice
1/2ozsimple syrup
2ozclub soda
Ice cubes
Watermelon wedge and lime wheel for garnish
Pinchof saltoptional
Instructions
Cut watermelon into small cubes. Blend until smooth and strain through a fine-mesh strainer.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, watermelon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with club soda and stir gently.
Garnish with a watermelon wedge and lime wheel.
Notes
The cocktail tastes best with ripe, sweet watermelon. Pick a melon that sounds hollow when tapped.Store leftover watermelon juice in the fridge for up to 2 days.For a spicy twist, add a thin slice of jalapeño during shaking.Make it non-alcoholic by replacing tequila with extra watermelon juice and a splash of lime soda.