Tri Melon Margarita Salad Recipes

MARGARITA FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• 1) In a large bowl, mix together margarita, orange marmalade and lime juice.
• 2) Add strawberries, oranges, pineapple, honeydew and cantaloupe. Stir to combine and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
• 3) Add mint, toss and serve.
• This recipe should not be served to anyone under 21, or the legal drinking age.

MELON MARGARITA

Steps:

• Run lime wedge along rim of long stemmed cocktail glass.
• Dip rim into salt and set aside.
• Add tequila, Midori and lime juice to a cocktail shaker half filled with ice cubes.
• Shake well and strain into prepared glass.

SALTY WATERMELON MARGARITA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chopped watermelon in a large bowl and chill for 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Meanwhile, for the quick-pickle cucumbers: Combine 1/2 cup of the red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste into a medium bowl, then whisk until the salt is fully dissolved. Add the chopped cucumbers and let sit for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• For the vinaigrette: Combine the olive oil, lime zest and juice, orange zest and juice, remaining 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste in a small bowl, then whisk until emulsified.
• To assemble: Combine the watermelon, cucumbers, basil, feta and dressing in a serving bowl and toss until mixed well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

MELON MARGARITA

Steps:

• Moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge. If desired, sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice. In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, melon liqueur, and lime juice. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge and, if desired, melon balls.