Infused Tequila

  This is a clear, practical recipe for a summer spirit you can make at home. You will get step by step timing, safety notes, and three simple cocktails to try. Why it works Fresh watermelon has about 90 percent water and a clean sweetness that blends with a blanco tequila’s bright agave notes. In Austin or Madrid the result tastes like summer in a glass. The fruit releases flavor fast, so you do not need long macerations to get a lively profile. What you need - 1 bottle 750 ml blanco or silver tequila   - 3 to 4 cups cubed, seedless watermelon, roughly 1/4 of a large melon   - 1 clean, airtight glass jar or bottle   - Fine mesh strainer and a coffee filter or cheesecloth for clarity Quick method 1. Cut and prep fruit. Cube watermelon to roughly 1 inch pieces and remove seeds.   2. Combine. Add fruit to a sterilized jar and pour tequila over it so pieces sit fully under the spirit. Seal the jar.   3. Infuse. Store in a cool, dark p...