Summer Sipping
July is prime melon season. Fresh, juicy and sweet, watermelons are the crowd-pleasing fruit to beat summer’s heat. While it is a must-have when sliced and served chilled at barbecues and 4th of July picnics, Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen in Brea concocted something even better: the watermelon margarita. So ignite your taste buds while sipping on this refreshing cocktail. And, since July 24 is national Tequila Day, there’s no better way to celebrate.
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Fresh Watermelon Margarita
1 ½ fl. oz. Blanco Tequila
2 fl. oz. watermelon juice
½ fl. oz. hibiscus syrup
¼ fl. oz. agave nectar
½ fl. oz. lime juice
pinch of kosher salt
Combine all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker.
Shake well and strain into an ice-filled glass.
Garnish with fresh watermelon.
2 fl. oz. watermelon juice
½ fl. oz. hibiscus syrup
¼ fl. oz. agave nectar
½ fl. oz. lime juice
pinch of kosher salt
Combine all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker.
Shake well and strain into an ice-filled glass.
Garnish with fresh watermelon.
*** As seen in the July 2014 issue of Coast magazine. ***
