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As the weather gets warmer, you may be looking for a summer soft drink that’s extra refreshing and just a little different. Well, this week we’ve got one for you: Watermelon Punch from Big Mill B&B in Williamston, North Carolina. There’s a whole watermelon in this bowlful of punch — with orange juice concentrate and lemon-lime soda adding a touch of citrus flavor. An ice ring, made in advance with soda and fresh fruit, makes this special enough for a party, outdoors or in. Big Mill offers “country luxury” in the midst of farmland, forest, and gardens, conveniently close to highways.
Watermelon Punch
2015-02-02 13:00:58
Serves 20
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Ingredients
- 1 lemon or orange, washed and sliced
- 1 2-liter bottle of lemon lime soda, chilled. Reserve half
- 1 large watermelon
- 1 6-ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate
- ¾ 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.
- 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.
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