Watermelon punch

Summary

Yield10
Source

"Southern Country Cooking From The Loveless Cafe," by Jane and Michael Stern (Rutledge Hill Press)

Prep Time5 minutes
coursedrink
ethnicitysouthern & soul

Description

Watermelon, that summertime favorite, is highlighted in this quick punch.

Ingredients

  • 1 large watermelon, refrigerated
  • sugar, to taste
  • 1⁄8t salt
  • 8oz orange juice concentrate
  • 2c crushed ice
  • 1c vodka or white rum (optional)

Instructions

Cut the watermelon in half, scoop out the fruit, and put it in in a bowl. Squish the melon with both hands, and break it up into pulp. Strain with a large sieve, and extract the juice. Add the sugar to taste, then salt, and then the orange juice concentrate. Grind the ice in a blender with the watermelon juice. Stir in the vodka or rum, if desired.