Why is it that we always seem to eat only the first half of a watermelon? The other half sits in the fridge, eventually ending up in the compost pile. So, I tried this drink out to salvage that second half. Well that, and wanting to make the girls a special drink while we were enjoying our wine. Less whining = more wining. This round of tinkering turned out to be a refreshing success—thus, watermelon punch was born. There’s no booze in it, but boy it’d be good if there were!
Watermelon Punch
Makes approximately 6-8 glasses
1/2 small watermelon, approx. 4 cups
1/8 cup sugar
Juice of 1 lime, plus more for garnish
4 cups water
Chop up the watermelon and put chunks in a clean bowl or pitcher, followed by the sugar, and lime juice. Mash the watermelon with a spoon or potato masher until the meat of the melon (I know …that sounds funny) is flattened and the juice is extrapolated. Next, add the water and give it a stir. Strain into another pitcher and serve over ice. Garnish with lime.
Sounds really good! Know Montel was telling how he has Watermelon juiced every day! Know I have added it to my slushie… This sounds great without much trouble!
Will have to try it for my grandkids!
Thanks Linda!
The glasses are so cute! Where did you get them?
They are from Ikea! Love that place.