Tequila-Soaked Watermelon Wedges Recipe
It’s a BBQ you’ll never forget—you won’t believe your taste buds! This jalapeno basil tequila soaked watermelon wedges recipe is out of this world!
Ingredients
- 1 watermelon seedless, individual cut into 1" thick wedges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 jalapeño sliced
- 5 large fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup triple sec
Instructions
- Arrange watermelon in a single layer in a large baking dish. Bring sugar, water, jalapeno, basil, tequila and triple sec to a boil in a saucepan. Cook for about 1 minute until sugar dissolves. Let cool then pour syrup over watermelon wedges and refrigerate for 45 minutes–1 hour.
- Remove watermelon from syrup and arrange on a platter. Enjoy!
Notes
For an extra special touch, have some coarse sea salt nearby so guests can sprinkle their watermelon wedge with a savory punch!
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 60g