Watermelon Frotharita

This Watermelon Frotharita is a refreshing summer cocktail that's perfect for poolside sipping or backyard barbecues. Blending luscious watermelon with zesty lime juice creates a frothy and flavorful base, while the addition of silver tequila and fresh orange juice gives it a delightful kick. Serve it with a salted rim for an extra burst of flavor and a touch of elegance.

Watermelon Frotharita

A refreshing summer cocktail made with blended watermelon, lime juice, silver tequila, and fresh orange juice, served with a salted rim for a touch of elegance.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups seedless watermelon flesh
  • 0.50 oz lime juice
  • 1.50 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1.50 oz silver tequila
  • 0.12 cup fresh orange juice
  • Ice
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the watermelon in half and scoop out 3 cups of the pink flesh, discarding the rind.
  2. Blend the watermelon and lime juice until smooth and frothy.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing with a spoon to release the juices. Discard solids.
  4. If desired, prepare optional salted rims by rimming the glass with lime and dipping it in salt.
  5. Combine 1 cup of watermelon juice, tequila, and orange juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously.
  6. Fill a glass with ice and strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.