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I know this should be in the cooking section but no one's ever over there.
I have a very tasty but mealy watermelon that I don't want to go to waste. Any favorite recipes to share? TIA! |
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A very tasty watermelon margarita recipe
Ingredients * 1 teaspoon lime zest * 1/2 cup water * 1/2 cup sugar * 3 tablespoons coarse salt * 1 lime wedge * 1 cup watermelon puree (*see Cook's Note) * 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice * 1/2 cup premium 100 percent agave tequila * 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier or triple sec) * 1 cup ice Directions In a medium saucepan, combine the lime zest, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature and strain out the zest. (Can be made in advance; keep in a covered container in the refrigerator.) Chill a margarita glass in the freezer for 30 minutes. Place the coarse salt in a shallow dish or saucer. Wet the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and dip the glass into the salt, coating the top edge. In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 tablespoons of the cooled lime syrup with the watermelon puree, lime juice, tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, and ice. Shake until frothy and well chilled, at least 1 minute. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wedge. *Cook's Note: To make the watermelon puree, remove seeds from fresh watermelon and cut into large chunks. Place in a blender and process until smooth and well pureed. |
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this one is much less time intensive:
ngredients * 2 1/2 cups seedless (or seeded) watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes, rind discarded before measuring * 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice * 4 ounces tequila * 2 ounces orange flavored liqueur * 1 1/2 cups ice * Lime wheel or watermelon wedge, for garnish Directions Put cut watermelon in a plastic bag and place in freezer for a minimum of 2 hours. (If time does not permit this step, add a few extra ice cubes when blending, the difference is not that significant.) Stuff all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Garnish rim of glass with a lime wheel or a watermelon wedge and serve immediately. |
| Go to Watermelon.org. Seriously, they have a ton of recipes to choose from. My co-worker just showed me the site yesterday. |
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Oh amazing you guys, thank you!
I will go check out that website while in my margarita stupor! |