Watermelon Sangrita

By Peggie

This cocktail is a hybrid of a sour Margarita and sweet Sangria. Simply combine ingredients in a large pitcher; chill and allow guests to serve themselves. The sugar, salt and cayenne rimmer adds an explosion of flavour upon every sip.

Ingredients

• Rimmer:
• 3 cups (750 mL) Tropicana® Watermelon
• 1/2 bottle (375 mL) white wine, preferably Sauvignon Blanc
• 6 oz (175 mL) Tequila
• 2 oz (60 mL) lime juice
• Soda water
• 4 cups (1 L) cubed watermelon
• 6 wedges watermelon
• 1 lime, thinly sliced into 6 rounds
• Ice cubes
• 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper
• Lime wedges

Preparation

Step 1

Rimmer: On small plate, mix together sugar, salt and cayenne pepper. Rub rim of glass with lime wedge. Place glass, rim side down, in sugar mixture to coat evenly; shake off excess and set aside. Repeat with remaining glasses.
In large pitcher, muddle watermelon; add Tropicana® Watermelon, wine, Tequila and lime juice. Refrigerate until well chilled; stir well.
Pour over ice cubes in prepared glasses; top with soda water, as desired. Garnish each glass with watermelon wedge and lime slice.
Tip: Freeze watermelon cubes before muddling for a slushier texture.