Watermelon-Jalapeno Vodka Cocktail

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Watermelon-Jalapeno Vodka Cocktail

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Servings 1 Serving

Ingredients
  

  • Cocktail:
  • lime wedge
  • 2 tablespoons tajin seasoning
  • 1½ ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce simple syrup, homemade or store bought or honey/agave
  • 1 inch strip jalapeño
  • 1 fresh lime, juiced
  • 2 cups ice
  • fresh mint and/or fresh fruit for garnish (optional)
  • Homemade Simple Syrup:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions
 

  • Cocktail:
  • Place tajin seasoning in a small shallow plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip in the tajin seasoning. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Add frozen watermelon cubes, vodka, simple syrup (or sweetener of choice), jalapeño, lime juice, about 1 teaspoon of the remaining tajin seasoning and ice. Pulse until smooth.
  • Fill your glass halfway with ice and pour. Garnish with a lime slice and/or fresh mint. Enjoy!
  • Simple Syrup:
  • Combine all sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature, covered, for 1 hour.