Are you looking for a delicious and refreshing drink to quench your thirst on a hot summer day? Look no further! This watermelon punch recipe is the perfect solution. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and hydrating drink.
Ingredients:
- Seedless watermelon (about half)
- 2 cups lemonade or limeade (frozen or concentrate)
- 1 cup club soda or lemon-lime soda
- Simple syrup (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Watermelon slices and berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Cut the watermelon in half. Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, remove the flesh, leaving a 2-inch border around the rind.
- Blend the watermelon flesh in batches until smooth. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp.
- In a large pitcher, combine the watermelon juice, lemonade or limeade, and club soda. Taste and adjust sweetness with simple syrup if desired.
- Chill the punch in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until serving.
- To serve, pour the punch into the hollowed watermelon rind placed on a platter. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, watermelon slices, or berries.
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Tips:
- If your watermelon isn’t very sweet, you can add more lemonade or limeade, or a little bit of simple syrup to taste.
- For a fizzy punch, use all club soda instead of half club soda and half lemon-lime soda.
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