Watermelon Mint And Lime Dessert Shooters Recipes

WATERMELON BALLS WITH LIME AND MINT SYRUP

Steps:

• Add sugar and water to a small saucepan and heat until it comes to a simmer. Take it off the stove, add the mint, and cover with a lid. Allow the mint to steep until the syrup cools and then remove the mint.
• Using a melon baller, scoop out the watermelon into a large bowl. You can also cut into cubes to save time.
• Add in the lime zest, lime juice, and optional liquor. Adjust amount of mint simple syrup to add depending on how sweet your watermelon is. Start with 2 Tablespoons and adjust to your liking.
• Chill the watermelon balls in the fridge and serve cold. The longer you let it soak, the more infused your watermelon will be. Soak for up to a day.

WATERMELON, MINT AND LIME DESSERT SHOOTERS

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat sugar, water and mint over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
• In blender, place watermelon, lime juice and lime peel. Cover; blend until smooth. Add sugar mixture; blend again.
• Pour mixture into 8-inch square pan. Freeze 1 to 2 hours, scraping with fork every 30 minutes, until all liquid has frozen.
• Spoon evenly into 8 shot glasses. Serve.

WATERMELON, LIME AND MINT GRANITA

Steps:

• Working in 2 batches, puree watermelon in a food processor. Strain puree through a sieve and strain out solids, forcing liquid out with a wooden spoon. Discard solids. Combine the watermelon puree, lime juice, mint and sugar in a 9 by 13-inch metal pan. Place mixture in the freezer, scraping thoroughly with a fork every 20 to 30 minutes for about 2 1/2 hours, or until the granita resembles coarse crystals. Scrape 1 last time and spoon into parfait glasses or bowls. Top with a mint sprig.

WATERMELON MINT GELATIN SHOTS

Steps:

• Scoop out the flesh from the watermelon halves with a spoon or ice cream scoop to yield 2 to 3 cups. (Depending on the size, you may not need the flesh from the second half.) Transfer to a blender. Add the mint and blend until smooth. Strain the juice through a mesh sieve into a medium bowl.
• Pour 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of the juice into a small saucepan. (Use less liquid for a firmer shot or if you plan to set them out for a long period of time). Add the lime juice and honey, and stir. Sprinkle with the gelatin packets. Allow the gelatin to soak in for a minute or two then heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the vodka or gin and pour into the watermelon rinds. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to overnight. Slice into wedges, garnish with mint leaves, and serve!

BOOZY MINTED MELON BALLS

Steps:

• Place the watermelon and cantaloupe balls in a baking dish in a single layer. In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, rum and honey until combined. Pour the lime mixture over the melon balls and toss to coat. Add the mint leaves. Let sit for 2 to 3 hours in the fridge, flipping the balls once or twice if desired.
• To serve, scoop the melon balls into a large bowl and pour the rum mixture over top. Cover with a sprinkling of fresh mint leaves.