Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita Mocktail | Cinco De Mayo Recipe
Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita Mocktail
Functional medicine doctors often prioritize recipes that incorporate whole, nutrient-dense ingredients while avoiding artificial additives, excessive sugars, and processed foods. Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita mocktail fits these criteria quite well. It is a refreshing Cinco de Mayo option that offers hydration, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, digestive support, and essential vitamins—all without alcohol. Cheers to good health!
Ingredients
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- Fresh watermelon chunks
- Fresh lime juice
- Jalapeño slices (seeds removed for less heat)
- Sparkling water or soda water
- Ice cubes
- Salt or Tajín for rimming the glass (optional)
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Instructions
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- In a blender, blend fresh watermelon chunks until smooth.
- In a glass, muddle a few slices of jalapeño with fresh lime juice.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes and pour in the strained watermelon juice.
- Top with sparkling water or soda water and stir gently to combine.
- Optionally, rim the glass with salt or Tajín for a spicy-sweet contrast.
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Overall, a Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita mocktail can be a delicious and nutritious addition to your Cinco de Mayo celebration, offering hydration, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, digestive support, vitamins, and refreshing flavor—all without the negative effects of alcohol
