WATERMELON CRAWL- AKA SPIKED WATERMELON
Sure to make your picnic a LOT more interesting or the Hempstead, TX Watermelon Festival! Here are three ways to achieve this dastardly deed. I prefer rum over vodka for this but champagne is nice too especially with the open and honest method. UPDATE: I tried this recently with Vanilla Vodka and OMG! It was FAB! BUT FIRST- Rinse the whole melon to remove any dirt or icky stuff that might be on the skin- seen or unseen! ewwww!!!! I never used to do this part until I saw a large dog "marking" the watermelons! EWWWWWWW! NOW I wash them VERY WELL! ugh! Now all that is left to do is to choose which method you would like to use! Cooking time does not include the hours of cooling. Have a great time!
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 1 spiked melon, 20-25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Sneaky and Underhanded: Use any size syringe - or several- and inject the alcohol into the melon. Smaller needles will leave the least detectable marks! lol Refrigerate or pack in ice to get it really cold. (Very hard to do with champagne).
- Open and Honest: Remove rind from melon. Cut edible flesh into pieces, place in a huge bowl and douse with the alcohol. Refrigerate or pack in ice to get it really cold.
- Whole Melon: Cut a hole in the melon big enough to insert a funnel. SAVE the piece you removed to reinsert after all the alcohol has been absorbed. Pour alcohol into the melon through the funnel. We usually put the melon in a cooler and surround it with ice, place the funnel and fill it with alcohol- return several times to refill funnel.
- Note: We usually spike in the morning and let it sit until we are ready later that day. If leaving the rind on, don't let it sit too long as the outer rind of the melon will absorb much of the alcohol and the inner fruit will be a little weaker.
- PS I LOVE lots of the 'flavored' or infused alcohols they have available now BUT SAVE THEM for a drink. When I used them in this they were really gross with the melon. The exception being Coconut Rum. Steer clear of all those other flavors like banana, mango, etc -- .
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Ameer Hyder
[email protected]Yum!
Nambooze Ritah
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a hot summer day. The watermelon is so refreshing and the vodka gives it a nice kick. I also like that it's easy to make.
Onefeli Chijioke
[email protected]I wasn't sure if the watermelon and vodka would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together. This is a great drink for a summer party.
MKR Rakib
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few ingredients and you have a delicious and refreshing drink. I also like that it's not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
LittleHurshyPlayz 12
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, picnics, and even just for a relaxing night at home. It's a perfect drink for any occasion.
Vincent Montoya
[email protected]This is the most refreshing drink I've had all summer. The watermelon is so juicy and flavorful, and the vodka and lime give it a nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again and again!
Narendra Ray
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The watermelon and vodka complement each other perfectly, and the lime adds a nice tartness. It's the perfect drink for a hot summer day.
Md Shakil islam
[email protected]This spiked watermelon was a huge hit at my backyard barbecue. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that it's so refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again!
Mudansir Aliyu
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I just had to cut up the watermelon, add the vodka and lime, and let it chill. Voila! A delicious and refreshing summer drink!
Kuenzang choden Dorji
[email protected]This watermelon crawl recipe is a game-changer! It turned out even better than I expected. The watermelon was perfectly sweet and juicy, and the vodka and lime added a refreshing twist. My friends loved it!