Tomorrow is 4th of July and I love this weekend celebration because there is typically no shortage of food and drinks no matter where you are! While this year’s landscape may look a little different with bars, restaurants, and beaches shut down (as well as a fireworks ban – at least where I live) I know that may seem like fun has left the building… but let me tell you – it is all what you make it!
4th of July is typically our first ‘real’ holiday of the summer season, and in years past, we’d head to a friends house for a BBQ, the lake, or even out on a camping trip! This year, I am simply heading over to my parents house for a (social-distance-style) backyard gathering. This is how we mingle these days, but it’s still just as enjoyable and I love catching up with them even if it’s from a few feet a part!
That said, I really liked the idea of bringing or making something for the festivities that was a little non-traditional. Sure, I totally could have baked a classic cherry pie, perhaps made some fruit skewers, or something fun and patriotic (which, I know my mom will make up for!) but I loved the idea of pulling together a vibrant, colorful cocktail that screamed summer!
This Spicy Cherry Watermelon Margarita is summer in a glass. Seriously – this is what I think of when I think of summertime! Cool, colorful, exciting. Just because we’re spending time at home doesn’t mean we can’t paint our canvas any color we want! Which is why I thought this recipe would be so fun to debut at this back yard outing – not to mention – who doesn’t love a good marg?
If you’d like to omit any spice, feel free to hold off on the chili lime salted rim and jalapeño’s. A fun rim flavor would be a ginger-sugar rim if you’d like to stay the sweet route (totally giving this a try next time!)
If you’re heading to the house next door tomorrow, but still want to make a fun cocktail, just pack up a small cooler with some limes, chili lime powder, salt, 1 small watermelon, 1 lb of fresh Starr Ranch cherries, sparkling water and your favorite tequila! It’s a simple recipe with just a handful of ingredients that I know you and your party guests will love. To view the full recipe, follow the link here.
That said, cheers to summertime, family, and good health! I hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend and if you try out this marg recipe, be sure to let us know what you thought in the comments below!