Nothing says summer quite like a crisp, juicy slice of watermelon! There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day.
In celebration of National Watermelon Day on Saturday, August 3, Milagro Tequila’s Eastern US Brand Ambassador, Jaime Salas, has developed fresh, unique cocktails using in-season ingredients that pair well with Milagro’s smooth agave-forward flavor.
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Blushing Rosemary Margarita
Created by Jaime Salas, Milagro Tequila Ambassador, Eastern US
2 parts Milagro Silver Tequila
1 part Fresh Lime Juice
¾ part Agave Nectar
4 Watermelon Chunks
1 Rosemary Sprig
2 dashes Fee Brothers Lemon Bitters (optional)
Muddle fruit and herbs, add remaining ingredients. Shake and strain over fresh ice.
Garnish with Rosemary Sprig and Lemon Wheel.
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Habanero Highball
Created by Jaime Salas, Milagro Tequila Ambassador, Eastern US
2 parts Milagro Silver Tequila
¾ part lemon juice
¾ part agave nectar
¼ part Aperol
2 chunks watermelon
2 thin slices of Habanero
Muddle watermelon and habanero slices, add remaining ingredients. Shake and strain over fresh ice into Collins glass and top with club soda.
Garnish with Rosemary Sprig and Habanero Chile.
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Agave Spiked Spritzer
Created by Jaime Salas, Milagro Tequila Ambassador, Eastern US
2 parts Milagro Silver Tequila
1 part Lillet Rose
¾ part Fresh Lemon Juice
½ part Simple Syrup
2 Watermelon Chunks
1 Rosemary Sprigs
1 dash Angostura Bitters
Muddle watermelon and rosemary, add remaining ingredients. Shake and strain over fresh ice into Collins glass and top with club soda.
Garnish with Rosemary Sprig and Watermelon slice.
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