This season we’re loving melon in all forms. Enjoy this delicious melon & chilli margarita.  

Melon & chilli margarita 

Serves 2 

The fresh sweetness of spanspek is boosted by hints of chilli, deepening its flavour.  

Combine 2 Tbsp each sugar, sea salt flakes and 1 chopped red chilli. Dip the rims of two cocktail 1 pitted glasses in lemon juice and coat with sugar mixture. Set aside. Blend 1½  cups spanspek until smooth. Place in a cocktail shaker and add 2 tots (50ml) tequila, 1 juiced lime, 1 tot (25ml) simple syrup, 5 mint leaves and ½ deseeded red chilli (optional). Top up with crushed ice and shake for 30 seconds. Fill glass with ice and strain over cocktail. Serve garnished with melon slices.  

Recipes & styling: Sjaan van der Ploeg 

Photographs: Fresh Living Magazine 

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