The Story Behind The Spicy Flamingo
This cocktail is a riff on the Spicy Margarita, adding fresh watermelon juice to complement the sourness of lime and replace the sweetness of triple sec. A little chili salt sprinkled over the watermelon wedge adds a hot foil to the cocktail’s fruity flavors.
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The Tequila And Chill Recipe:
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Don Julio Frozen Strawberry Paloma:
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The Yuzu Shiso Margarita Recipe:
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PATRÓN® Classic Margarita:
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