Tonight, blend together something smoky, fresh, tart, and juicy. This crowd-pleasing cocktail begins with crushed watermelon—made up of 92% water, it’s incredibly beneficial for skin and overall glow. Then, the flavor notes get more complex with the mix of anti-inflammatory mint, jalapeño, and lime. Finish it off with a shot of organic mezcal if you so choose.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh watermelon or watermelon juice
• Few sprigs of fresh mint
• ¼ jalapeño, deseeded
• 1-2 shots of organic mezcal
• 1 teaspoon monk fruit simple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
• Juice from 1 lime
• Ice (or frozen watermelon)
• Optional: organic sparkling water
• To garnish: cubed watermelon chunks + sprigs of mint + lime wedges

Directions:

1. In a blender, place the watermelon, mint, and jalapeño. Blend until smooth and pour contents of blender into a cup or shaker.
2. Add lime juice, sweetener, and mezcal to shaker along with ice and shake well.
3. Strain the liquid (removing any texture from watermelon, mint, and jalapeño) into a glass filled with ice and cubes of fresh watermelon chunks.
4. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a few lime wedges + a sprig of mint and enjoy!