Salty Melon Paloma

This Salty Melon Paloma is the perfect summer cocktail with its refreshing blend of fresh watermelon juice, orange juice, tequila, and a touch of sparkling water. It's a delightful and visually stunning drink that comes together in just minutes, making it an ideal choice for any summer gathering.

Salty Melon Paloma

A refreshing and visually stunning cocktail featuring fresh watermelon and orange juice, tequila, and a touch of sparkling water.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cubed watermelon
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup Florida's Natural® Orange Juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh watermelon juice
  • 2 ounces silver tequila
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Sparkling water, for topping
  • Fresh mint, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the juice through a mesh strainer into a glass jar, yielding about 1 cup of watermelon juice.
  2. Rim the glass with salt by running a lime wedge around the rim and coating it with salt.
  3. Fill the glass halfway with ice.
  4. Add the orange juice, watermelon juice, tequila, and lime juice to the glass. Stir to combine.
  5. Top the mixture with sparkling water.
  6. Garnish the cocktail with fresh mint.