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Spicy Watermelon Margaritas

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I had my first spicy margarita recently. If you know me, I don’t like spicy things. But ever since I’ve had that spicy marg, I was hooked and I’ve been wanting to create my own. Fresh watermelon, limes and jalapenos makes this drink soooo refreshing and the perfect contrast of heat and coolness. Scroll down below for my Spicy watermelon margarita recipe.

And check out this super cute salt rimmer too!

Spicy Watermelon Margarita

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Course Drinks

Servings 1 glass

Ingredients

1/2 cup watermelon fresh watermelon juice
1 lime fresh squeezed juice of lime
1 shot blanco tequila (I prefer Casa Amigos)
1 jalapeno cut into slices
1 tsp agave or simple syrup
salt to rim your glass

Instructions

Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend your watermelon until juiced.
In a cocktail shaker, add ice, watermelon juice, lime juice, tequila, agave.
Add a few slices of jalapeno, depending on how spicy you want it.
Shake well.
Rim your glass with salt (or sugar if you prefer). I think salt works better for this one.
Pour your cocktail mixture into glass.
Add a few jalapeno slices on top and garnish with a slice of watermelon.
Tip: Take one of your jalapeno slices and rub around the rim of your glass for the perfect kick with each sip 🙂

Keyword healthy cocktails, margarita,, spring cocktails

For more cocktails, check out my pineapple grapefruit paloma

Cucumber Elderflower Margarita

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August 3, 2021 By Nicolle

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Pineapple grapefruit paloma

Meet margarita’s ruby red cousin – the Paloma. Personally, I think it’s more refreshing than a traditional marg and I love the pink color. This pineapple grapefruit paloma is a refreshing, sweet twist.

Serve it up for Cinco de Mayo, lounging poolside, brunching with your girlfriends or just about any time.

Pineapple grapefruit paloma

Ingredients:

4 oz tequila
4 oz grapefruit flavored Pellegrino or grapefruit juice
2 oz fresh squeezed pineapple juice
1 tsp simple syrup or agave
club soda (to taste)
wedge of grapefruit

Directions:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
In cocktail shaker, add tequila, grapefruit Pellegrino or juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup and shake.
Pour into a glass filled with ice and top with some club soda to taste.
Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit.

Enjoy!!!

Check out some of my other favorite drink recipes

Cucumber Elderflower Margarita

Spicy watermelon margarita

Rose Elderflower Spritz

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May 5, 2021 By Nicolle

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Rose elderflower spritz

Who doesn’t love a cool cocktail on these warmer sunny days or nights? My favorite lately has been this rose elderflower spritz. St Germain elderflower takes this glass of chilled rose to a whole nother level and will make you feel feminine and like you’re sitting in a fragrant flower garden. Plus, it oozes that coastal grandmother aesthetic that’s trending right now. I’m sharing how to make it below.

If you make this be sure to come over on Instagram and tag me, @ourtiny_nest saying “Cheers!”

Rose Elderflower Spritz

Ingredients –

4 oz of Rose
1 oz St Germain Elderflower
1 oz Seltzer water or club soda
Juice of 1 lemon
Sprig of rosemary
ice

Directions:

1.) Fill a wine glass or tumbler with a few ice cubes.

2.) Add in rose, St Germain Elderflower and seltzer water or club soda.

3.) Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon.

4.) Stir with 1 sprig of rosemary.

5.) Top with a wedge of lemon.

Enjoy!!!

This cocktail pairs really well this summer burrata board. Click here for how to put it together

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For more cocktail inspiration check out:

Rainbow Sangria

My Spicy Watermelon Margarita

My Pineapple Grapefruit Paloma

Lilac Lemonade

Boozy Patriotic Bomb Pop

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May 22, 2020 By Nicolle

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Copycat Starbucks Irish Cream Cold Brew

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Starbucks recently released their new holiday beverage – the Irish Cream Cold Brew. Being a coffee junkie and lover of Irish Cream I obviously had to run out and try it. It is pure magic in a cup. Without the booze of course. However, at about $4.50 a cup, not so magical on the wallet. I’ve created my own Copycat Starbucks Irish Cream Cold Brew recipe so that you can make your own. And I’ve also included a boozy edition for when you want to be a little extra 😉

Copycat Starbucks Irish Cream Cold Brew

Ingredients:

1 cup of cold coffee (I usually just make a cup, refrigerate for a bit and then add some ice)
2 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 Tbsp chocolate syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
cocoa powder (for dusting)

Directions:

First you’ll need to make your Irish Cream. (I made this ahead of time in a larger quantity and stored in the fridge in a mason jar). Mix together 1 3/4 cups of heavy whipping cream, 2 Tbsp chocolate syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp of almond extract. Stir together.
Next make a cup of coffee, chill and then pour over ice.
Add some of your Irish Cream to your coffee, as much as you want.
In a bowl, add the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Whip or use an immersion blender until the mixture is frothy.
Top your coffee with the cream foam and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Enjoy!