Watermelon Punch and Bowl

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The hollowed-out watermelon becomes the punch bowl for a watermelon and seltzer drink in this fun summer recipe

Servings:
10

Hollowed watermelon becomes a rustic serving bowl for a drink made with its juice, ensuring nothing goes to waste.

Ingredients

  • 1 oblong seedless watermelon (about 14 pounds)

  • 3 cups seltzer

Directions

  1. Cut top third off watermelon; trim bottom just enough to make a flat surface. Scoop out flesh.

  2. Working in batches, pureewatermelon in a food processor. Strainthrough a fine sieve; discard solids.(You should have about 9 cups juice.) Cover rind with plastic wrap. Refrigerate juice and rind until chilled, about 1 hour. Combine juice with seltzer; transfer to rind.

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    Johnny Miller
Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, August 2010

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