Melonade Punch Recipe
Ingredients
| 1. large watermelon | ||
| Strawberries | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1 cup unsweetened orange juice | ||
| 5 cups lemon-flavored sparkling mineral water, chilled | ||
Directions
Cut a thin slice from bottom of melon, if necessary, to prevent rolling; cut top third from other end.
Scoop pulp from melon, and remove seeds.
Use a U-shaped knife or paring knife to make decorative cuts around edge of melon shell.
Set aside.
Combine pulp and strawberries in container of an electric blender in batches; top with cover, and process until pureed.
Combine sugar and orange juice in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
Add to pureed watermelon mixture; cover and chill.
Just before serving, stir in mineral water.
Scoop pulp from melon, and remove seeds.
Use a U-shaped knife or paring knife to make decorative cuts around edge of melon shell.
Set aside.
Combine pulp and strawberries in container of an electric blender in batches; top with cover, and process until pureed.
Combine sugar and orange juice in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
Add to pureed watermelon mixture; cover and chill.
Just before serving, stir in mineral water.
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