Watermelon Paloma

Serves 2 cocktails

Watermelon Paloma

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Ingredients

• Kosher salt

• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) lime juice
• 3 oz (90 mL) silver tequila

• 1/4 cup (60 mL) grapefruit juice

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) cubed watermelon

• 1 cup (250 mL) watermelon juice, frozen in ice cube tray (optional)
• 2 teaspoons (10 mL) agave nectar

• Ice cubes
• club soda

• mint or basil for garnish

• watermelon wedge for garnish

Instructions

1. Pour a generous amount of salt on a small plate. Line the rims of two glasses with lime juice and gently dip the rims into the salt. Combine the silver tequila, grapefruit juice, watermelon, and agave in a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler to mash the watermelon with the rest of the ingredients. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. 

2. Carefully add ice cubes to your prepared glasses and, using a strainer, pour the tequila mixture over the ice. Top with club soda and garnish with mint or basil and a small watermelon wedge.