Watermelon Rosé Paloma

Ingredients

  • 2-3 cups cubed watermelon

  • 1 /2 ounces silver tequila

  • juice from 1/2 lime

  • 3-4 ounces sparkling or regular Rosé wine, chilled

  • 1/4 cup sparkling water for topping

    Chili Lime Salt

  • 1/4 flaky sea salt

  • 2 teaspoons Tajin or 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 pinch granulated sugar

  • zest from 1 lime

Directions

1.) To make the watermelon juice, blend 2 cups cubed watermelon in a blender. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

2.) To make the chili lime salt, combine all the ingredients on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in salt.

3.) To your cocktail glass, add 1/4 cup watermelon juice, the tequila, lime juice, and the Rosé, gently stir to combine. Add ice, then top off with a splash of sparkling water.

Brady Mouzin