A sweet Watermelon, Blueberry, and Mint Salad served with a sweet and tart dressing made with a Berliner Weisse from Tequesta Brewing Co. Plus my first YouTube video in my new series, Brewery to Table.
I can’t believe I’m doing this. I’ve had this idea for a YouTube video where I go to a brewery, do a little tour, then return home, and make something using a beer from the brewery. I’ve had this idea forever. I decided to start at TBC, surprisingly! I’ve chickened out countless times because of too many people at the bar. I didn’t want to sit inside or stand out front talking to a camera like a weirdo. Huck even offered to sit inside, so I could film the intro alone… Yea, that’s way better! NOT!!
A few weeks ago we were bored, it was noon, and I decided to go for it. Deciding to film the intro at noon was a great idea because there was just a handful of people at the bar. One of the bartenders helped me get some cool shots, and I didn’t look too crazy talking to a GoPro while drinking my beer.
Then, I came home and filmed the recipe. That was a little bit of a challenge. The recipe I made {if you can even call this a recipe} is super simple and is literally just adding ingredients to a bowl. It didn’t leave a lot of room for breaks, so I decided to film it all in one take. Such a bad idea! One, I would say something then stop to think how stupid that sounded. Two, when I watched it, all I can think about is how stupid it all sounded. I was able to edit a few parts out luckily.
For some reason, I’m really really embarrassed to share this. I’m really hard on myself, it’s not as good as I’d like it to be, I do not look at the camera, and the lighting makes me look old. I sat on the videos for a while thinking I would just re-shoot the recipe or just scratch the whole idea, but I didn’t. For some weird reason, I want to share this. I want to teach people how to cook, and share information about the breweries that make the beer I’m using in my recipes. And I figure, the videos can only get better from here, right???
So here it is! The link to my video. {Side note: At the end, when I say that was horrible, I’m talking about the video, not the fruit! Also, the beer I used from TBC was a Blackberry Berliner. Not blueberry!}
To watch on YouTube: Brewery to Table- Watermelon, Blueberry, and Mint Salad
I’m calling my little series Brewery to Table. I’m hoping to explore more breweries and share more recipes with you guys, so please watch my video, let me know what you think, share ideas for making the videos better {better lighting is high on my list}, and make this watermelon salad.
Now, on to the recipe. Watermelon, Blueberry, and Mint Salad is perfect for a hot day. We actually enjoyed another batch at the beach on Sunday. It’s light and refreshing, and the beer adds the perfect amount of tartness. When looking for a beer, stick to something high in acidity and low in bitterness. Depending on the sweetness of the fruit, you may need to add more or less sugar. The watermelon I used was really sweet, so I didn’t use a lot of sugar.
Other Beers to Try:
- 4 Cups Watermelon- Cubed
- 1 Cup Blueberries
- 2-3 Tablespoons Mint- Chopped {Measure chopped mint}
- 1-2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar- Depending on desired sweetness
- ½ Cup Beer
- Combined the Watermelon, Blueberries, and Mint in a large bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, stir together the Powdered Sugar and Beer. Allow the mixture to sit a moment to allow the sugar to fully dissolve.
- Pour the Beer and Sugar mixture over the Watermelon and stir. Allow to sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator to chili and serve.
Thanks for sharing with me first. The video turned out great. You will get better about recording yourself. Don’t be afraid of looking at the camera your Beautiful! Love You, Mom
Thank you!
I love watermelon salads-but never thought to combine it with beer-that looks amazing!
Thanks!
What a unique twist on a watermelon salad! I give you major props: I could not get in front of a camera, much less in a public place! Great job!
It was a little embarrassing but luckily there was only 4 or 5 people there. :)
This watermelon salad looks so refreshing — it screams summer out of my screen! Stunning stuff!
I wasn’t expecting beer to be in the recipe. So unique. I have a gluten allergy but I wonder if hard cider would work instead of the beer…I’ll have to try it and see!
This is the greatest use of watermelon. I have love the use of all the ingredients in the salad. The mint really brings all the flavors together. Beer is a very interesting choice.