Watermelon Sangria

by scoochmaroo

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Intro: Watermelon Sangria

Try this juicy, refreshing sangria made right inside the watermelon!  Perfect for a summer party, this sangria recipe highlights the freshness of watermelon in it's prime, and makes a great centerpiece.  White wine and lime add the zing to this sweet, tasty drink.  Plus making it is so fun, you'll be asking for a reason to make some more!  You'll need a stick blender if you want to be super popular and serve it in the watermelon.  Otherwise, you can cube the watermelon and use a blender to serve it in a pitcher.

Ingredients:
  • One small (or supersize it and double the recipe!) seedless watermelon
  • 1 1/2 cups dry or zesty white wine 
  • 1 ounce rum
  • 2 ounces orange liqueur
  • 2 ounces simple syrup
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup soda water or seltzer (you could use tonic and skip the simple syrup!)


Directions:
  • If your melon is wobbly, try slicing off a very thin layer from one end so it will stand upright.  Place melon in a bowl to prevent tipping and spillage.  Yeah, I learned that the hard way (see picture 3).
  • Cut a small hole in the top of your watermelon, large enough to accomodate your stick blender.
  • Blend the watermelon into juice while scraping down the sides of the watermelon with the stick blender.  This is definitely the funnest part and potentially the messiest.
  • Remove 2 cups of liquid from the melon (serve this to the non-drinkers in your party, or give my Watermelon Mint Julep recipe a try!)
  • Add the wine, rum, orange liqueur, simple syrup and juice from one lime.  
  • Stir gently.
  • Place the lid back on the watermelon and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  • Serve over ice and top with soda water.  A fresh sprig of mint or slice of lime makes the perfect garnish.

Enjoy! 

12 Comments

adamjoe86 11 years ago

And for an even more impressive display, you could turn the watermelon into a keg by adding a tap on its side (https://www.instructables.com/id/Tap-a-Watermelon-or-How-to-Make-a-Watermelon-Keg/).

blhack 11 years ago

This + sangria popsicles for the win \o/

waterbaby 11 years ago

Seems to me you don't really need a stick blender to serve this from the watermelon -- just use a regular blender, pour the results back into the shell, and continue with the delicious recipe and instructions!

FlatLinerMEDIC 11 years ago

I love this drink and your instructable. Very popular on the streets in mexico city=)

FlatLinerMEDIC 11 years ago

oh crap i thought this said watermelon sandia lol like aguas frescas oh im tired. still looks great

lmnopeas 11 years ago

This looks amazing!

MaryT8M 11 years ago

This reminds me of the days when we "injected" vodka into a watermelon, let it sit for a while then sliced, and ate........mmmmmmm

Actually using the stick blender IN the watermelon is a great idea! I WILL be trying this for the 4th of July!

Jayefuu 11 years ago

Love that photograph sarah :D