Watermelon Salad with Pickled Onions , Feta , and Balsamic Reduction from Festival Favorites + Passion Fruit Margarita : Corazón de Agave Blanco Tequila , Passion Fruit Purée , Lime Juice , Nixta Corn Liqueur , and a hint of smoke with a Hibiscus Flower Salt Rim from Jardin de Fiestas Want to know a secret ? This is my favorite pairing of the year , featuring a garden fresh salad that I recreate in my own kitchen all summer long . Sweet , juicy watermelon , pungent pickled onions , and salty feta are the perfect plate and one of the lightest festival offerings . Add to that a smoky , tropical , and slightly floral margarita from the always amazing Jardin de Fiestas , and you ' ll feel refreshed and ready to take on the rest of the day at EPCOT .
DOLE Whip topped with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum from Pineapple Promenade + Beef Brisket Burnt Ends and Smoked Pork Belly Slider with Garlic Sausage , Chorizo , Cheddar Fondue , and Housemade Pickle from Festival Favorites What ' s more American than some BBQ and a frozen float ? This pair is an elevated take on the concept , but you can ' t go wrong with a Dole Whip ( you can also get this without the rum !) and a hearty slider that is packed with smokehouse flavor . To be honest , my husband usually gets a few of these sliders all to himself , they ' re so good ! I love the soft bun , melty cheese , and the variety of flavors and textures from the different meats and the pickle really lighten up this big bite .
Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup from The Citrus Blossom + Shakshuka : Moroccan Baked Eggs in a Spiced Eggplant and Tomato Stew from Taste of Marrakesh While you can get the orange-lemon smoothie without the souvenir cup , why would you ? Orange Bird is just too cute to pass up , and ( bonus tip !) you can refill him with water throughout the day to stay hydrated . The creamy , cool , citrus treat is an excellent complement to the richly spiced Moroccan dish . If you ' ve never had shakshuka before , eggs in a veggie stew might sound curious , but EPCOT festivals are a great place to try a small portion of something new . Trust me , the textures and flavors really pop . There ' s plenty of bread for dipping on the side so you can enjoy every last drop .