Fourth of July Recipes to Celebrate America
It’s time to gather your friends and fire up the grill!

By Cindy Sebring Adams

Happy Birthday, America! It’s officially time to kick off that 4th of July party! While we love grilling all summer long, the 4th is the one day of the year when you just absolutely have to get outside and fire that thing up.

Whether you’re heading out to a campground or just hanging out in the back yard, there’s no better way to celebrate America’s birthday than by grilling your favorite meals and sharing beverages with family and friends.

To help you sort out any last-minute changes to your menu, we’ve put together a few of our favorite recipes, including chicken and ribs, sides and a watermelon margarita. So brush up on your grilling skills and get ready!

Frozen Watermelon Margarita

Refreshing and delicious, this Frozen Watermelon Margarita is my favorite summer drink.  It’s the perfect blend of tequila, sweet watermelon and tangy lime.

INGREDIENTS

FOR RIM

2 T. kosher salt
1 T. granulated sugar
zest of 1 lime
lime wedge

FOR DRINK
4 c. chopped watermelon
1/4 c. lime juice
1/2 c. silver tequila
1/4 c. triple sec
4 watermelon slices, for garnish
4 lime rounds, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Place watermelon on a large baking sheet and freeze until hardened, at least 2 hours.

Combine salt, sugar and lime zest on a small plate and stir to combine. Use lime wedge to wet rim of margarita glasses then dip rims in salt mixture.

In a blender, combine frozen watermelon, lime juice, tequila and triple sec and blend until smooth. Pour into rimmed glasses and garnish with a watermelon and lime round.

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