Frozen Gulf of Mexico Cocktail

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Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

This frozen cocktail is perfectly refreshing for summer and captivates with its vibrant appearance: it's made in the colors of the Mexican flag! The top red layer is a combination of strawberries and elderflower liqueur, the middle white layer is a delightful blend of lime, tequila, and orange liqueur, and the bottom green layer is fragrant melon and mint. Drink the cocktail through a wide straw to appreciate each layer individually.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1 and 1/4 cups freshly squeezed lime juice (8-10 limes) + lime wedges for serving
1 cup of sugar
2 cups diced honeydew melon (about half a melon)
3/4 cup tequila (preferably añejo or resposado)
2/3 cup orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
2 cups frozen strawberries
1/3 cup elderflower liqueur (such as St. Germain)
0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
Coarse salt to garnish glasses

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup lime juice, 1/3 cup sugar, and 3/4 cup water; stir until completely dissolved. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 1-2 hours. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with plastic wrap, arrange the melon pieces, cover, and freeze for 2 hours until firm. The lime ice cubes and melon can be frozen for up to 2 days in advance.
Prepare the white layer:

Combine lime ice cubes, tequila, orange liqueur, and 2 cups of regular ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a small pitcher or bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 2 hours. Wash the blender.

When ready to serve, prepare the red layer:

Combine frozen strawberries, elderflower liqueur, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/3 cup sugar, and 2 cups regular ice cubes in a blender; blend until smooth. Transfer to another small pitcher or bowl and set aside. Rinse the blender.

Prepare the green layer:

Combine frozen melon, mint, remaining 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/3 cup sugar, 1.5 cups regular ice cubes, and 1/2 cup water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Rub the rims of 6 glasses with a lime wedge, then dip them in coarse salt until it sticks. Fill each glass one-third full with the green mixture; top with a layer of white mixture, then a layer of red mixture. Serve with lime wedges. Individual layers or assembled drinks can be frozen for up to 3 days. Defrost for 20-40 minutes before serving.