Watermelon Citrus Punch Recipes

SUMMERTIME WATERMELON PUNCH FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Process watermelon in batches in a food processor until smooth. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard pulp. Pour juice into a large pitcher or punch bowl. Stir in juice concentrate and lemon juice. Refrigerate until chilled., Stir in wine and ginger ale before serving. Serve over ice with additional watermelon.

WATERMELON CITRUS PUNCH

Steps:

• Hollow out melon: Scoop out watermelon until only pale green interior shows; refrigerate shell.
• Make punch: Puree 4 cups watermelon pulp in batches in blender until smooth and transfer to large bowl. Stir lemonade and limeade concentrates into bowl with melon puree until completely melted. (Mixture can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated overnight).
• Add fizz and garnish: When ready to serve, gently stir seltzer into punch. Pour punch into watermelon shell (refrigerating any excess) and float lemon or lime slices on top.
• Serve with sherbet: Ladle punch into glasses, then float small scoop of sherbet on top of each glass. Serve.

WATERMELON COSMO PUNCH

Steps:

• Pour the vodka, watermelon puree, lime juice and Simple Syrup into a pitcher. Add to a punch bowl or a hollowed-out watermelon. Serve in punch glasses over ice and garnished with mint.
• Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

CITRUS PUNCH

Steps:

• In two large pitchers or a large punch bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
• Gently stir in soda.
• Serve immediately.

WATERMELON CITRUS PUNCH

Steps:

• Hollow out melon: Scoop out watermelon until only pale green interior shows; refrigerate shell. 2. Make punch: Puree 4 cups watermelon pulp in batches in blender until smooth and transfer to large bowl. Stir lemonade and limeade concentrates into bowl with melon puree until completely melted. (Mixture can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated overnight.) 3. Add fizz and garnish: When ready to serve, gently stir seltzer into punch. Pour punch into watermelon shell (refrigerating any excess) and float lemon or lime slices on top. 4. Serve with sherbet: Ladle punch into glasses, then float small scoop of sherbet on top of each glass. Serve.