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by beetree on 18 June 2013 - 09:06
This past weekend after a long day at the swim meet, we took the family out to dinner into the city. The weather was lovely, so we asked for a table outside. We enjoyed the activity happening in the streets as we listened to the sound of music drifting on the air from a nearby outdoor concert.
But my favorite thing was the amazing surprise, or taste explosion when I sipped my first ever, Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita. It was awesome! I am going to make them for guests at our next pool party. I found a few recipes that I thought I'd share. One is more sweet, the other more salty. I like the salty rim.
If someone has a favorite Happy Hour recipe, why not share? Cheers!
Smoky Watermelon-Jalapeno Margarita
Ingredients:
· 1 jalapeno chile pepper
· 2 ounces tequila (I used a Blanco, or white, un-aged tequila for this)
· 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
· 1 ounce watermelon puree
· ¾ ounce agave nectar/syrup
· Hickory smoked salt for rimming the glass
....or here is another take on this same idea:
But my favorite thing was the amazing surprise, or taste explosion when I sipped my first ever, Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita. It was awesome! I am going to make them for guests at our next pool party. I found a few recipes that I thought I'd share. One is more sweet, the other more salty. I like the salty rim.
If someone has a favorite Happy Hour recipe, why not share? Cheers!
Smoky Watermelon-Jalapeno Margarita
http://boulderlocavore.com/2012/05/smoky-watermelon-jalapeno-margarita.html
Ingredients:
· 1 jalapeno chile pepper
· 2 ounces tequila (I used a Blanco, or white, un-aged tequila for this)
· 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
· 1 ounce watermelon puree
· ¾ ounce agave nectar/syrup
· Hickory smoked salt for rimming the glass
....or here is another take on this same idea:
by Two Moons on 18 June 2013 - 14:06
YUCK !!
Sorry that just doesn't sound like anything I'd enjoy in or out of the pool....LOL
Don't get me wrong, I like Margarita's, you lost me with the watermellon.
Sorry that just doesn't sound like anything I'd enjoy in or out of the pool....LOL
Don't get me wrong, I like Margarita's, you lost me with the watermellon.
by beetree on 18 June 2013 - 15:06
You have to try it first before you knock it! The watermelon juice infused with the jalapeno is a kick in the right place. And refreshing at the same time. So unexpected, yes! LOL One can substitute strawberries, if one feels inclined.
I saw a cucumber-halapeno one on the menu, too, but I think that would be just too much heat, for moi. Not for a real, hot pepper connoiseur, I bet.
I saw a cucumber-halapeno one on the menu, too, but I think that would be just too much heat, for moi. Not for a real, hot pepper connoiseur, I bet.
by Mindhunt on 18 June 2013 - 16:06
I am one of those who can't handle anything too hot/spicy, my former sister-in-law (Puerto Rican/Cajun/Creole) used to make a special "wimp" version of her food for me. lol Otherwise, it sounds awesome.
by fawndallas on 18 June 2013 - 17:06
mmmm, sounds good. I will need to try this.
by yellowrose of Texas on 18 June 2013 - 20:06
Sounds real Intriging but I will stick to "WATERMELLON RIND PRESERVES
In the latest issue of New Mexico Highways and Byeways there is a recipe with GRAPEFRUIT
THE GRAPEFRUIT GIN FIZZ
1 1/2 oz Nolet Gin
1 oz Wilbanks Farms Tupelo Honey Syrup
1 egg WHITE
1 oz Freshly squeezed Ruby red Grapefruit
Combine all in a shaker well shaken for 2 mins
to develop a frothy foam
Strain into a highball glass
Garnish with a slice of Grapefruit
YR
In the latest issue of New Mexico Highways and Byeways there is a recipe with GRAPEFRUIT
THE GRAPEFRUIT GIN FIZZ
1 1/2 oz Nolet Gin
1 oz Wilbanks Farms Tupelo Honey Syrup
1 egg WHITE
1 oz Freshly squeezed Ruby red Grapefruit
Combine all in a shaker well shaken for 2 mins
to develop a frothy foam
Strain into a highball glass
Garnish with a slice of Grapefruit
YR
by Kimberlysm on 18 June 2013 - 23:06
I think these sound really yummy on a hot day...Dirty Pirate Popsicles
2 1/2 cups Coke
1/3 cup Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
1/3 cup Kahlua
Place all ingredients in a large glass and stir to combine.
Pour mixture into popsicle mold.
Freeze for about 2 hours or until mixture starts to solidify enough to hold a popsicle stick upright.
Insert popsicle sticks and finish freezing popsicles overnight.
To release popsicles run hot water on the outside of popsicle molds for a 2-3 seconds.
*Slightly flat Coke will produce a popsicle that stays frozen longer.
To quickly and manually flatten out the carbonation, empty out enough Coke from a 2-liter bottle to leave a 3-inch space from top of bottle to top of coke.
Place cap back on and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
2 1/2 cups Coke
1/3 cup Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
1/3 cup Kahlua
Place all ingredients in a large glass and stir to combine.
Pour mixture into popsicle mold.
Freeze for about 2 hours or until mixture starts to solidify enough to hold a popsicle stick upright.
Insert popsicle sticks and finish freezing popsicles overnight.
To release popsicles run hot water on the outside of popsicle molds for a 2-3 seconds.
*Slightly flat Coke will produce a popsicle that stays frozen longer.
To quickly and manually flatten out the carbonation, empty out enough Coke from a 2-liter bottle to leave a 3-inch space from top of bottle to top of coke.
Place cap back on and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
by Kimberlysm on 18 June 2013 - 23:06
The Watermelon Jalapeno Margaritas sound awesome too!
by clc29 on 19 June 2013 - 23:06
Mmm...I Love Margarita's.....everything but the smokey salted rim sounds intriguing.
by Hundmutter on 20 June 2013 - 06:06
YR That grapefruit formula sounds brilliant even though I'm
not normally a gin drinker - wonder if it would work with
another clear spirit ? Unfortunately I won't be able to try it
out - medication precludes grapefruit in any form. Curses !
not normally a gin drinker - wonder if it would work with
another clear spirit ? Unfortunately I won't be able to try it
out - medication precludes grapefruit in any form. Curses !
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