BOOZY MELON THREE WAYS
For the ultimate easy, boozy summer dessert, pair different melons with different liquors and top with fresh herbs. We like watermelon with tequila and mint, honeydew with gin and tarragon, and cantaloupe with vodka and basil. Sprinkle each with lime juice and flaky sea salt. Make one or make all three!
Provided by Riley Wofford
Categories Entertaining Seasonal Summer Entertaining Summer Recipes
Time 35m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Tequila-Soaked Watermelon: Place sugar, tequila, orange liqueur, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let cool slightly. Arrange watermelon in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour syrup over fruit. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 1 day. Serve with mint and a drizzle of syrup; sprinkle with flaky salt and squeeze with lime juice.
- Gin-Soaked Honeydew: Place sugar, gin, orange liqueur, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let cool slightly. Arrange honeydew in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour syrup over fruit. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 1 day. Serve with tarragon and a drizzle of syrup; sprinkle with flaky salt and squeeze with lime juice.
- Vodka-Soaked Cantaloupe: Place sugar, vodka, orange liqueur, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let cool slightly. Arrange cantaloupe in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour syrup over fruit. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 1 day. Serve with basil and a drizzle of syrup; sprinkle with flaky salt and squeeze with lime juice.
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Walter Sumter
sumter_w60@gmail.comThanks for sharing this recipe. I'm definitely going to make it this weekend!
Gopal prasad Mandal
gopal@gmail.comI can't wait to try all three variations of this recipe.
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jfishdhs_s@gmail.comThese drinks are perfect for a hot summer day.
Aaliyah Santos Ramales
aaliyah.s37@hotmail.comI love the presentation of these drinks. They're so colorful and festive.
Hawa
hawa@hotmail.frThese boozy melon drinks are a great way to use up leftover melon.
Felix Lor
felix73@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of cantaloupe, but I decided to try the cantaloupe mojito anyway. I'm so glad I did! It was delicious. The cantaloupe added a nice sweetness to the drink.
Tanveer Sonia
tanveer-sonia99@gmail.comThe honeydew martini is my new favorite cocktail. It's so smooth and flavorful. I love the way the honeydew and vodka complement each other.
Rosie Yensen
ry5@gmail.comI made the watermelon margarita for my husband's birthday party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments on my bartending skills.
M Faizaan Imran
m-i68@aol.comThese boozy melon drinks are perfect for a summer party. They're easy to make, and they're always a hit with my guests.
Conde Martinez
m@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of melon, but I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. The flavors were well-balanced, and the drinks were very refreshing. I'll definitely be making these again!
Shawakat Marium
s82@hotmail.frI love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any type of melon, and the results are always delicious. I've made all three variations, and I can't decide which one I like best.
Mehtab Brohi
brohi88@yahoo.comThe cantaloupe mojito was a fun and unique twist on a classic cocktail. It was perfect for a hot summer day, and the cantaloupe added a lovely sweetness.
Josephine Palma
p_josephine7@gmail.comI made the honeydew martini for a girls' night in, and it was a huge success! It was easy to make and incredibly delicious. We all loved the sweet and tangy flavor.
Ritesh Sah
sah.ritesh@yahoo.comThis boozy melon trio was a hit at my summer party! The flavors were delightful, and the presentation was beautiful. I especially loved the watermelon margarita - so refreshing and tasty!