Cinco de Mayo Watermelon Jalapeño

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

02 - 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)

03 - 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed, if possible)

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 2–3 tablespoons agave syrup or honey (to taste)

05 - 1/2 small jalapeño, seeds removed and thinly sliced (plus extra slices for garnish)

→ Garnish & Presentation

06 - Coarse salt or chili-salt, for rimming glasses

07 - Fresh lime wedges

08 - Watermelon wedges or balls

09 - Ice cubes

# How to Prepare:

01 - Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass. Dip rims in coarse salt or chili-salt blend. Set aside.

02 - In a blender, combine watermelon cubes, lime juice, orange juice, agave syrup, and sliced jalapeño. Blend until completely smooth.

03 - Taste the mix; adjust sweetness and spice by adding more agave or jalapeño as desired.

04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Strain the watermelon mixture through a fine mesh sieve (optional, for a smoother texture) and pour over the ice.

05 - Garnish with lime wedges, jalapeño slices, and watermelon pieces. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

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Here's my not-so-secret secret: the combination of fresh watermelon with a subtle jalapeño kick surprises even spice skeptics and keeps you coming back for just one more sip.
It feels festive and grown-up, but you can share it with everyone – no one has to miss out because it's completely alcohol-free.

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If you forget to remove the jalapeño seeds before blending, the heat can quickly overpower the subtle fruit flavors – ask me how I know.
Chilling your glasses ahead of time makes every sip extra icy and refreshing, and it only takes an extra minute.

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