Something to sip on while we salute the red, white, and blue.
The secret to this big-batch punch?
The result is a mingling of flavors that’s sweet yet refreshing.
Credit: Jennifer Causey
Bring it along for a potluckpicnicor pour a round while enjoying waterfront views on the dock.
No matter how it’s served, this big-batch patriotic punch is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
8cupscubed seedless watermelon (3 lb.)
3/4cupgranulated sugar
1/2cupfresh lime juice (from 4 limes)
2tablespoonsgrated fresh ginger (from 1 [4-in.]
piece ginger)
1cuppineapple juice, chilled
1(12-oz.)
can club soda, chilled
2cups(16 oz.)
Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher; discard solids.
Repeat process with remaining watermelon.
Whisk together sugar, lime juice, and ginger in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
Add mixture to strained watermelon in pitcher; stir in chilled pineapple juice.
Chill mixture at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
Fill 8 highball glasses halfway with ice.
Stir club soda and alcohol, if using, into watermelon mixture.
Pour evenly into glasses.
