Summer in a glass doesn't get much better than this — fresh watermelon blended smooth, spiked with 100% agave blanco tequila, and brightened with a hit of real lime juice. The honey adds just enough natural sweetness to balance the salt rim without leaning on any refined syrups or artificial mixers. Straining the watermelon purée through a fine-mesh sieve is the move that takes this from a slushy backyard drink to something genuinely elegant and restaurant-worthy. Grain-based spirits can be a sneaky problem for anyone avoiding rye and related grains, but 100% agave tequila is naturally free of that concern, making this a cocktail you can pour with total confidence. A vigorous shake over ice chills everything down fast and gives the drink that perfectly diluted, frosty texture you want on a hot day. Garnish with a lime wedge and a little watermelon slice on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes — no special bar skills required.
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Spread a thin layer of fine sea salt on a small flat plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each rocks glass, then press the rim into the salt to coat. Fill each glass with fresh ice and set aside.
Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 20–30 seconds. Pour the watermelon purée through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup or bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible; discard the solids. You should have about 1 cup of strained watermelon juice.
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