Acapulco Cliff Hanger Recipe

Name: Acapulco Cliff Hanger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cups sugar; 4 lemons, washed, finely sliced; 1 cup seedless watermelon, chunks; 2 ounces tequila; 1 ounce lemon simple syrup; 1 ounce fresh lime juice; 1 ounce Cointreau liqueur; lime wedge; soda water (optional) or ginger ale, to top (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups water
2 cups sugar
4 lemons, washed, finely sliced
1 cup seedless watermelon, chunks
2 ounces tequila
1 ounce lemon simple syrup
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce Cointreau liqueur
lime wedge
soda water (optional) or ginger ale, to top (optional)

1
Make the simple syrup: combine water and sugar in a sauce pan; stir to mix; place over med-high heat to dissolve; as soon as the syrup comes to a rolling boil and is completely clear, remove from heat.
2
Add in the lemons (keep them submerged by placing a plate on top of them during the infusing process); cover and let steep for 30-40 minutes.
3
Pour the syrup through a fine sieve, pressing down firmly on the lemons to extract all the juice into the syrup; store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
4
Make the drink: puree the watermelon in the blender; strain, for about 1/3 cup puree.
5
In a tall mixing glass, combine the watermelon puree, tequila, lemon simple syrup, lime juice, and Cointreau; stir to mix.
6
Moisten the rim of the serving glass with a lime wedge and press the rim into spiced salt (combine 1 teaspoon kosher salt, a generous pinch of cayenne pepper, and a small pinch of ground ginger); fill glass with ice.
7
Strain the puree mixture into the cocktail glass; top with a splash of soda water or ginger ale, if you wish.
8
Squeeze the lime wedge on top; garnish with small cubes watermelon.

420

kcal

Calories

111

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 2 cups sugar, 4 lemons, washed, finely sliced, 1 cup seedless watermelon, chunks, and more.

Yes, Acapulco Cliff Hanger falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Acapulco Cliff Hanger

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