![]() Take a lime wedge and run it along the rim of the glass to moisten it. How to Rim the Glass: Pour a thin layer of sea salt, sugar, Tajin, or Ancho chili powder onto a small plate. Sea Salt, Sugar, Tajin, or Ancho Chili Powder (to rim the glasses) Herradura Reposado, aged longer than the industry standard for 11 months, offers notes of butter and vanilla that render it an instant upgrade to your margarita.ģ Cups Cubed Seedless Frozen Watermelon (or Fresh Watermelon for on the rocks)ġ/2 Cup Tequila (for this recipe, I used Herradura Silver) Tequila Herradura Reposado, released in 1974, was the first reposado to be produced. Reposado tequila is amber in color and has a bit more straightforward agave-centric flavor and a spicier finish than Blanco tequilas. Aged for 45 days, beyond the industry standard, with hints of vanilla, Herradura Silver Tequila is a nice addition to your next margarita. Making it an ideal choice for margaritas. I highly suggest sticking with a good quality Blanco (aka Silver) or Reposado Tequila for this easy watermelon margarita recipe because we want to taste the delicious agave nectar flavor in every sip!ĭon't forget, the type of tequila you choose will determine how much flavor your margarita has so don't skimp! Always go for the good stuff like Tequila Herradura Silver or Tequila Herradura Reposado What's the Difference Between Blanco Tequila and Reposado Tequila?īlanco - Silver or "white" tequila is light in flavor, versatile, and mixes well. ![]() Just good 'ole 100% agave Tequila.īut what kind of tequila should you use? What Type of Tequila is Best For Margaritas? ![]() When it comes to margaritas, it's all about the Tequila, my friend. Let's Talk Tequila What Makes a Margarita a Margarita? Now that you've found the perfect watermelon, let's cut it open and make some margaritas! Then cut them up and freeze the chunks for a healthy and refreshing Fall or Winter treat. Pro-Tip: If you are like me and crave watermelon all year round, buy several sweet watermelons during peak season. The best time to buy watermelons is during the summer months from May until late August or early September, when it's in peak season. This one might be the most important tip of all. Choose a melon with a dry and yellow-brown stem. ![]() Green stems mean the watermelon is not ripe and will lack sweetness. Those imperfections could indicate that the watermelon has been sitting on the ground too long, which means it's had plenty of time to begin fermenting #yuck #nothanks Inspect the Stem Also, don't pick a watermelon with dimples, cavities, cuts, or bruises. And that means it's not going to taste as sweet. But if there are irregular bumps or lumps, it means your potential melon has gotten inconsistent amounts of sun, water, and pollination. Some watermelons are circular in shape and some are oval. A good rule of thumb to follow when choosing a watermelon at the grocery store is that the heavier it feels, the juicier it will be. Pick the Heavy One for its Sizeīigger isn't always better, but in this case, it is. These are pollination points and yield for a sweeter melon (shout out to my daddy for teaching me this trick). In addition, if you see little dots in a line, that's a good thing too. This is called "sugar seepage" making it highly likely the melon is really sweet. If you see black spots on your melon, it's a good thing. Find the Sugar Spots and Pollination Lines And that means it's full of natural sugars and will taste sweeter than a melon with a white or barely-there yellow coloration. Why? When you find a watermelon with an extremely deep yellow spot, it indicates that the melon was allowed to ripen fully on the vine. Pick the melon with the darkest yellow spot. Look for the Yellow SpotĪka, the "field spot" (I just learned this one thanks to my friend, Meg). An overly ripe melon sounds dull or flat. A ripe watermelon makes a sound that's deep and hollow in pitch. Give the melon a few taps or slaps and listen to its sound.
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