RITUAL WATERMELON MINT MARGARITA

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Difficulty: ★ 

YIELD: 1 Drink

INGREDIENTS

•  1 mint sprig

• ½ cup crushed watermelon

• 2 oz. Ritual Tequila Alternative

• 1 oz. agave

• 1 ½ oz. lime juice

GARNISH: Tajin &/or Kosher Salt rim, mint sprigs

DIRECTIONS

1. Using a small pasty brush, brush a little agave halfway around rim of serving glass.

2. Roll ½ of the painted rim in a dish of kosher salt & the other half in a dish of Tajin to create the rim.

3. Place mint sprig in shaker can and crush with muddler.

4. Add crushed watermelon and muddle the two together.

5. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the muddled liquid into a shaker glass.

6. Add remaining ingredients & give a stir to incorporate agave.

7. Add ice to liquid and shake until can is very cold.

8. Pour drink into Tajin/salt rimmed glass.

Garnish: Mint sprigs