Smoky Watermelon-Jalapeno Margarita

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Ingredients:

1 jalapeno chile pepper
2 ounces tequila (I used a Blanco, or white, un-aged tequila for this)
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ounce watermelon puree
¾ ounce agave nectar/syrup
Hickory smoked salt for rimming the glass

Instructions:

Muddle the jalapeno in a shaker or a pint glass. Add the tequila, lime juice, watermelon puree and agave nectar. Shake with ice and strain into a double old fashioned glass filled with fresh ice and rimmed with hickory smoked salt. Garnish with a slice of watermelon and lime wedge.

From boulderlocavore.com