Watermelon wedges soaked in a mixture of tequila, triple sec, lime juice, a bit of sugar and sprinkled with margarita salt. These adult watermelon wedges are the perfect addition to any summer cookout or get-together.
I hope everyone had a happy and safe Independence Day!! We spent the day at a cookout with some of our friends and had such a great time. It was a whopping 103 degrees yesterday so, I guess you could say that's a normal Texas summer day. I tried to get these recipes posted yesterday, but with everything that was going on I just couldn't find a spare moment.
The kids were ready to get going so I was really pressed for time. I did manage to get a few pictures of all the treats that I brought with us. I usually bring a nice dessert whenever we get together with friends, well this time I brought desserts specifically for the grown ups, Tequila Soaked Watermelon Wedges & Layered Margarita Bites!!!!!
The kids were ready to get going so I was really pressed for time. I did manage to get a few pictures of all the treats that I brought with us. I usually bring a nice dessert whenever we get together with friends, well this time I brought desserts specifically for the grown ups, Tequila Soaked Watermelon Wedges & Layered Margarita Bites!!!!!
These Margarita bites are quite addicting. They're smooth, creamy, and refreshing all at the same time. Don't worry I didn't forget about the kiddos I baked them a few sweet treat as well, so I was pretty busy yesterday. I hope you'll give these desserts a try because they were a huge hit at the cookout.
I did not want to forget about the kids, so I made them some patriotic cupcakes and added sprinkles and pinwheels to the top. With everything I had to prepare, I took the easy route and used a cake mix, but I added some food coloring to add a little kick. I also baked up some Mexican Wedding Cookies, chocolate chip style. The kids were so excited when they saw the cupcakes with the little pin wheels on top.
Tequila Soaked Watermelon Wedges
Tequila Soaked Watermelon Wedges and Layered Margarita Bites. Two tasty grown up desserts that are sure to please.
Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 1 MinInactive time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 H & 16 M
Ingredients
- 1 - medium seedless or regular watermelon, quartered and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges (I used a regular watermelon with seeds)
- 1 - cup sugar
- 3/4 - cup water
- 1 - cup tequila
- 3/4 - cup Triple Sec
- 2 - limes, halved or cut into wedges
- Margarita or coarse salt
Instructions
- Arrange watermelon in a single layer in two 9-by-13-inch baking dishes. Bring sugar, water, tequila, and Triple Sec to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Let cool slightly.
- Pour syrup over watermelon wedges, and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
- Remove watermelon from syrup, and arrange on a platter. Squeeze limes over melon, and season with salt.
Notes
I did make a change in the recipe by increasing the amount of Tequila and Triple Sec but that's the only change I made. The original recipe called for 1/2 tequila and 1/4 cup triple sec.
Layered Margarita Bites
Cool and creamy Layered Margarita Bites, made with just five ingredients.
Prep time: 10 MinInactive time: 3 HourTotal time: 3 H & 10 M
Ingredients
- 2 - cups boiling water
- 2 - pkg. (3 oz. each) Margarita or Lemon Lime Flavored Jell-O
- 1/2 - cup tequila
- zest and juice from 1 lime
- 2 - cups thawed whipped topping (cool whip)
Instructions
- Add boiling water to gelatin mixes in large bowl; stir with whisk 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in tequila and 2 Tbsp. lime juice.
- Add cool whip and 1 tsp. lime zest; stir until cool whip is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
- Pour into 8-inch square pan. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
- Cut into 36 pieces to serve.
Recipe Source: Kraft.com.
14 comments
Next get together I'm defenitely trying the Margarita Bites!!