Watermelon Nectar with Lime Salt
Recipe from Tyler Florence

Watermelon Nectar with Lime Salt


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Ingredients
 
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Lime Salt
  • 2  tablespoons  sea saltOn Sale
  •     Zest of 1 limeOn Sale
Drink
  • 1    small seedless watermelonOn Sale
  • 4  ounces  white tequilaOn Sale
  • 2  ounces  Simple Syrup (see below)On Sale
  •     Splash of lime juiceOn Sale
  • 1    lime, cut into wedges, for garnishOn Sale

Directions
1.
To prepare Lime Salt, using a mortar and pestle, combine salt and lime zest until the salt takes on a bright green color. Set aside.
2.
To prepare watermelon nectar, cut up watermelon flesh and place in a strainer lined with a clean kitchen towel over a bowl. Gather the corners of the towel and squeeze tightly to extract watermelon nectar. Measure 8 ounces; reserve remaining nectar for another use. Combine watermelon nectar, tequila, Simple Syrup, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and pour drink through a strainer over ice in glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and Lime Salt.

Simple Syrup
Combine 1 part water and 1 part sugar in a saucepan. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved (syrup is done when the mixture is clear and the surface is covered in bubbles). Remove from heat; cool in refrigerator until ready to use.

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