Honeydew Jicama And Cucumber Sangria Recipes

GREEN MELON-MINT SANGRIA

Steps:

• Stir together the wine, soda water and liqueur in a 3-quart pitcher. Add the mint, apples, kiwis and melon, and cover the pitcher with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the sangria to chill, at least 4 hours up to overnight.
• To serve, fill 8 to 10 glasses halfway with ice, then pour the sangria and fruit into each glass.

VANILLA, STARFRUIT AND CHAMPAGNE SANGRIA

Steps:

• Bring the granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Halve the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out the seeds with a knife, then add the seeds and pod to the saucepan. Boil the syrup for 1 minute more. Let cool, then transfer the syrup to a 3-quart pitcher.
• Add the Lillet, soda water and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice to the pitcher, and stir to combine. Add the starfruit, and cover the pitcher with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the sangria to chill, at least 4 hours up to overnight.
• When ready to serve, put the remaining 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice on a saucer. Put some sanding sugar on another saucer. Dip the rims of 8 glasses in the lemon juice, then in the sugar. Add the champagne to the pitcher, and stir gently to combine. Fill each glass halfway with ice, then pour sangria and starfruit into each glass.

GRILLED SANGRIA

Steps:

• Halve and pit 2 plums, 2 apricots and 2 peaches. Grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until slightly charred, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into large pieces. Transfer the fruit to a pitcher and add one 750-ml bottle rose, 1/2 cup coconut rum and 1/4 cup superfine sugar. Refrigerate overnight.

JíCAMA-MELON SALAD

Steps:

• In a nonreactive bowl, combine jícama and fruit. Toss with lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Refrigerate about 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Toss with chili powder before serving.