Name: Spiked Watermelon Salad
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 8-pound watermelon, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 16 cups); 1 cup fresh lemon juice; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup vodka; 6 tablespoons crème de cassis; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

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Spiked Watermelon SaladScott Peterson

Use red or yellow watermelon (or both) for this summery dessert, and pair it with the best store-bought brownies you can find.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 8-pound watermelon, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 16 cups)

1 cup fresh lemon juice

2/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup vodka

6 tablespoons crème de cassis

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Preparation

Place watermelon in large bowl. Whisk fresh lemon juice and sugar in medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Whisk in vodka and crème de cassis. Season mixture to taste with salt. Pour mixture over watermelon. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours. Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint and serve.

TagsSalad Vodka Alcohol Beverages Watermelon Melon Fruit Crème de Cassis Liqueur Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Easy Make Ahead No-Cook Summer Bon Appétit

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