Tipsy Red-and-Yellow Watermelon Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Tipsy Red-and-Yellow Watermelon Salad gets its name from the marinade that contains vodka and black raspberry liqueur. This pretty and easy to prepare spiked-fruit salad is perfect for summer gatherings Ingredients:
1/2 (6-lb.) red watermelon |
1/2 (6-lb.) yellow watermelon |
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 10 to 12 lemons) |
2/3 cup sugar |
1/2 cup vodka |
1/3 cup black raspberry liqueur |
pinch of fine sea salt |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint |
garnish: fresh mint sprigs |
Directions:
1. Scoop watermelons into balls using various size melon ballers, and place watermelon in a large bowl.
2. Whisk together lemon juice and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour lemon juice mixture over watermelon balls; gently stir to coat. Cover and chill 1 to 2 hours.
3. Gently toss watermelon balls. Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.
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