Drunken Watermelon Salad Recipes

HOW TO MAKE A VODKA-SPIKED WATERMELON

Steps:

• Rotate the watermelon about 90 degrees so the hole is now on the side. If you place the melon close to the edge of the counter, you can rotate it even more, angling it toward the floor while keeping the hole in sight. Moving quickly, place the bottle of vodka in the hole of the watermelon.

DRUNKEN WATERMELON

Steps:

• With a knife, shave off the stem end of the watermelon, just enough so that it sits flat. Cut the top off the watermelon, about 3 inches down. Scoop out half of the watermelon with a melon baller and set aside.
• Scoop out remaining watermelon, leaving the rind-bowl. This will be your punch bowl. Transfer scooped out melon (not the melon balls) to a blender and puree; may be done in batches. Push watermelon puree through a strainer to remove pulp and any seeds. Return watermelon water to the watermelon punch bowl. Stir in tequila, triple sec, and melon balls. Top off with lemon-lime soda. Serve cold over ice.

DRUNKEN WATERMELON

Steps:

• Wash outside of watermelon.
• Cut a hole in the top of the watermelon.
• Pour all of the vodka in the watermelon.
• Put the watermelon (hole upwards) in the fridge for one day before eating.

DRUNKEN WATERMELON

Steps:

• Place the melon in the bottom of the cooler. Using a sharp knife, or apple-coring tool, carve a 1 1/2-inch hole in the top of the melon through the center of the melon. Open the vodka and place the neck of the bottle in the hole. Use rolled towels to keep the bottle upright in the melon.
• Fill the cooler with ice and cover the ice with aluminum foil and newspapers to keep the cold inches (This is assuming the cooler will not close because of the bottle).
• Leave overnight for vodka to be absorbed into the melon.
• Remove bottle and cut melon in half, then cut flesh into chunks (or use melon baller if desired). Mix in large bowl with sliced lemons and cilantro if desired.
• Note: Leftover "water" in the serving bowl makes a refreshing cocktail; serve over ice.

ADULT WATERMELON FOR BBQ'S

Steps:

• Rinse the outer rind of the watermelon thoroughly, and pat dry. Set the watermelon in a position so it will not roll over. Press the tip of a funnel through the rind of the melon. If using a plastic funnel, you may need to cut a hole.
• Situate the melon on a towel in the bottom of the refrigerator or on the counter. Pour rum into the funnel a little at a time, refilling as it seeps into the melon. I start the afternoon before, since we usually leave to go to events in the morning. Allow the melon to marinate at least a few hours, before removing the funnel. Slice just before serving.

DRUNKEN WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Place watermelon in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine lemon and lime juice.
• Add sugar and whisk until it is dissolved.
• Add vodka and Grand Marnier.
• Pour mixture over the watermelon.
• Sprinkle with freshly chopped mint.
• Put the salad in the refrigerator for 1 hour or less before serving.

DRUNKEN WATERMELON

Steps:

• With a knife, shave off the stem end of the watermelon, just enough so that it sits flat. Cut the top off the watermelon, about 3 inches down. Scoop out half of the watermelon with a melon baller and set aside
• Scoop out remaining watermelon, leaving the rind-bowl. This will be your punch bowl. Transfer scooped out melon (not the melon balls) to a blender and puree; may be done in batches. Push watermelon puree through a strainer to remove pulp and any seeds. Return watermelon water to the watermelon punch bowl. Stir in tequila, triple sec, and melon balls. Top off with lemon-lime soda. Serve cold over ice.