Summer in coastal North Carolina means great watermelons. If you want a unique watermelon recipe, here it is – Watermelon Punch
Refreshing Watermelon Punch
When I was growing up on the farm, my father planted three long rows of watermelons – each one stretching at least a city block. It was a sight, and it meant we had more watermelons than most folks could imagine.
By July and August, we’d drive the pickup truck straight into the field and load the back full of those big, striped melons. Then we hauled them to the house and laid them under the old pecan trees, the same ones still standing here at Big Mill B&B Extended Stay today.
Every afternoon, no matter how hot it was or how much work we had left, we’d stop, slice open a watermelon, and eat until we were cool and sticky with juice. Whatever we didn’t finish went to the cows and the mules – nothing was ever wasted on a farm. We didn’t feed the watermelon to the chickens. Mother said it hurt their faces.
If you are having a summer party, this is the punch you should serve. This gorgeous, refreshing Watermelon Punch Recipe will please everyone and is definitely a show stopper.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon or orange washed and sliced
- 2 liters lemon lime soda chilled. Reserve half
- 1 large watermelon
- 1 qt orange juice
- 3/4 cup sugar or to taste
Instructions
- The ice mold should be made earlier, in time for it to freeze. The punch needs to be made just before serving.
Ice Ring:
- Slice the lemon or orange and arrange in the ice mold. Pour 1/2 the lemon-lime 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.
Nutrition
Recipe from innkeeper at Big Mill Bed & Breakfast 252-792-8787
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