Spiked Watermelon Salad
This booze soaked fruit is an adults-only dessert! Fresh mint, crunchy sweet pecans and juicy watermelon are the perfect after dinner combination to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Spiked Watermelon Salad
This booze soaked fruit is an adults-only dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 medium watermelon cut into 1" cubes
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 6 Tbsp GF fruity liqueur ie. pomegranate, crème de cassis, melon
- 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
Candied Pecans:
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix lemon and sugar together until dissolved. Add in alcohol, then watermelon cubes. Light toss, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (anything longer than 2 hrs and the melon will soak up too much alcohol).
- To make candied pecans; in a skillet toast pecans until just before browned. Add oil and sugar, and stir continuously until sugar is dissolved (about 3-5 minutes). Let cool.
- To assemble; drain watermelon and put into serving dishes. Top with mint and pecans.
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