spicy watermelon margarita

Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas

Serves 4.  Simple syrup is an easy combination of equal parts sugar and water, boiled to dissolve the sugar, and cooled.  We usually have some in the refrigerator.  You could make this a frozen concoction by freezing the watermelon wedges and adding 3 c. of ice into the mix but I just don’t care for frozen drinks much.  Serve in a sugar-rimmed glass. 

            3½ c. watermelon chunks (without seeds!)                    

            ½”-thick jalapeño slice, with seeds       

            ¾ c. silver tequila (tequila blanco)

            ½ c. simple syrup

            ¼ c. fresh lime juice

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.  Serve on the rocks.