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Happy MichHeather Tyree
Cook's notes:

•Pico Piquin seasoning is a variation on pico de gallo.
•Hibiscus concentrate is sometimes labeled as Jamaica concentrate.
•Tajin regular snack sauce is a chili sauce with lime and salt.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients

1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon plus 1 pinch Pico Piquin seasoning (see chef's notes, below)
1 lime wedge
2 2-by-2-inch cubes watermelon plus 1 slice for garnish
1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) hibiscus concentrate (see chef's notes, below)
2 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
2 dashes Tajin regular snack sauce (see chef's notes, below)
About 2 cups ice cubes
About 6 ounces lager, such as Dos Equis

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In small saucer, stir together salt and 1 teaspoon Pico Piquin. Rub lime wedge around rim of pilsner glass (12 or 16 ounces). Invert glass and dip part of rim into salt mixture, coating outside of glass only. Rotate to coat halfway around rim.

    Step 2

    In blender (or using a muddling tool), combine watermelon cubes and remaining pinch Pico Piquin. Purée until smooth, about 10 seconds. Add lime juice, hibiscus concentrate, hot sauce, and Tajin sauce and stir until combined.

    Step 3

    Fill prepared pilsner glass with ice cubes and pour in watermelon mixture. Top with beer, stir until combined, and garnish with watermelon slice.

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