Best Watermelon Mint Punch Recipes

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SUMMERTIME WATERMELON PUNCH FOR A CROWD



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I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon "bowl" with a scalloped edge and filled with this punch. It was the hit of the party, and she was kind enough to share the delicious punch recipe with me. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

30 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 10 pounds)
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 bottle (750 milliliters) sweet white wine, chilled
3 cups chilled ginger ale

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

WATERMELON COSMO PUNCH



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups vodka
3 cups watermelon puree
1 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Hollowed-out watermelon, for serving, optional
Fresh mint, for garnish
1 cup sugar

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.

WATERMELON PUNCH



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Here's an easy punch recipe that's perfect for summertime parties. From the kitchen of Tona Court, Bridgeton MO

Provided by Tona C.

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 watermelon
2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
mint leaf (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Scoop out the pulp of the watermelon and remove the seeds. Liquefy the pulp in an electric blender or force through a sieve. You should have 4 cups of juice. Combine with all the remaining ingredients but the mint and pour over ice into a punch bowl or serve from the watermelon shell. Garnish with the mint.
  • NOTE: Rum or cognac may be added.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2.8, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 28.3, Protein 1.8

WATERMELON-LIME-MINT COOLER



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Taking a sip of this refreshing drink feels like a dip in the pool on a steamy day. It's inspired by the fruity Mexican drink agua fresca and is made with chopped watermelon, mint syrup, fresh lime juice, and a handful of ice.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lightly packed mint sprigs, plus more for serving
6 cups peeled, chopped watermelon
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 ounce tequila (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small heatproof bowl, pour 1/2 cup boiling water over sugar and mint; stir until sugar has dissolved. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes. Strain syrup into a blender; discard mint.
  • Add watermelon, lime juice, and 1 3/4 cups cold water; blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Serve over ice, garnished with a mint sprig, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. If using tequila, stir a shot (1-ounce) into each glass before serving.

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