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Watermelon Punch
Filed under: Beverages, Beverages - Cold, Fruits - Fruit.
 Description: Summertime on the farm means lots of watermelons. A a child we had a row of watermelons as long as a city block. This colorful and refreshing watermelon punch is a real guest favorite at Big Mill. Ingredients: 1 lemon or orange, washed and sliced 1 2-liter bottle of lemon lime soda, chilled. Reserve half to make the ice mold 1 large watermelon 1 6-ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate 3/4 cup sugar or to taste Directions: Ice Mold: (should be made ahead of time and frozen) Arrange the lemon or orange slices in the mold. Pour 1/2 the soda into the mold and freeze. Punch:Cut watermelon into halves. Scoop out pulp and place in blender, seeds and all. Blend for several seconds on medium speed. Strain through a fine-sieve colander, squeezing out juice. Discard solid parts. Pour watermelon juice into a large container with lid. Add orange juice concentrate and sugar and stir until sugar and orange juice are dissolved. Chill until ready to serve. When ready to serve, pour punch into clear glass or plastic punch bowl. Add the lemon-lime soda and stir. Place ice ring in the punch bowl. Serving Suggestions: This is a gorgeous red punch, so be sure to serve it in a clear glass or plastic container. It looks great served in wine glasses  Recipe Summary: Yield: serves 20 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: none Rating: 5 of 5 stars Comments: Other recipes by Big Mill B&B: Tart Blueberry Jam Sweet, Crunchy Cucumber Pickles Cranberry Liqueur | |
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