Smoky Watermelon Lemon Margarita

Ingredients
2-3 cups cubed watermelon
2 ounces mezcal or silver tequila
1/2 ounce Cointreau (orange liquor)
juice from 1/2 lime
4 fresh basil and or mint leaves, torn
1-2 jalapeño slices
1/4 cup sparkling water, for topping

CHILI LEMON SALT
1/4 cup flaky sea salt
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1 pinch granulated sugar
zest from 1 lemon

Instructions
To make the chili salt. Combine all the ingredients on a shallow plate. Rim your glass in salt.
In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, add 1/2 cup cubed watermelon, Mezcal, Cointreau, lemon juice, mint/basil, and jalapeño slices. Fill with ice and shake until combined. The longer you shake, the spicier it will be.
Strain into your prepared glass. Top with sparkling water, if desired. Garnish as desired with a watermelon wedge, lime fresh herbs. Enjoy!