Description
A refreshing and festive punch perfect for the 4th of July. This watermelon-based drink is easy to make and can be customized with or without alcohol.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon (3 lb.)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 limes)
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (from 1 [4-in.] piece ginger)
- 1 cup pineapple juice, chilled
- 1 (12-oz.) can club soda, chilled
- 2 cups (16 oz.) vodka, rum, or tequila (optional)
Instructions
- Blend watermelon, sugar, lime juice, and ginger in a blender until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher.
- Stir in pineapple juice and club soda.
- Add vodka, rum, or tequila if desired.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka, rum, or tequila.
- Chill all ingredients before mixing for a colder punch.
- Garnish with lime slices or watermelon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: 4th of July punch, watermelon punch, summer drink, party punch