Okay, we ran a story about different takes on the margarita yesterday, but listen, it’s officially National Margarita Day. And you can never have too much tequila, right? While everyone should know how to make a classic marg — if not, here’s my primer not celebrate with some tasty updates? Here are a few more margarita riffs to help you celebrate what might be the best fake national holiday of the year.
Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita
By Lilliana Vasquez
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz. Don Julio Blanco tequila
4 oz. fresh watermelon juice
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
1 tsp jalapeño simple syrup* (or add to taste)
1 thinly sliced jalapeño
Directions: Combine ingredients with 1 jalapeño slice into a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake. Strain contents over fresh ice into a chili lime salt rocks glass. Garnish with lime wheel.
- Jalapeño simple syrup recipe: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add 1jalapeño (sliced lengthwise with half of the seeds and veins removed), and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Cover and allow jalapeños to steep for 10 minutes. Strain contents and let cool.
