Mojave Melon Rose

What started last summer as a dalliance has become an obsession this year - melon. Hell or high watermelon beer (its appearance and disappearance marks the summer season), mixed melon agua fresca with lunch on Fridays, watermelon mojitos at Mua, and mini seedless watermelons in our CSA— I've been all about melon in all its forms. A simple, fresh margarita is my go-to summer cocktail to make at home, so I thought I'd add some watermelon into the mix.
A dash of rosewater seemed like the right finishing touch, and this is a perfect cocktail for Indian Summer.

Mojave Melon Rose

Ingredients

3 parts watermelon juice (blended and strained)

1 part reposado tequila

juice of 1/2 a lime

dash of agave syrup

dash of rose water

Blend up chunks of watermelon adding a bit of water if necessary. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and pour into a chilled glass.