Martha Stewart Watermelon Punch and Bowl

Martha Stewart watermelon punch and bowl, easy no cook crowd pleaser for your summer pool party or cookout, calls for just seedless watermelon and seltzer. The hollowed out fruit becomes the serving bowl, giving you a stunning centerpiece with zero extra dishes.

Two ingredients, 25 minutes of prep, and nothing to cook: this watermelon seltzer punch is a kid friendly summer potluck hit. Stir the juice with fresh seltzer right before guests arrive so every glass stays cold and fizzy.

Martha Stewart Watermelon Punch and Bowl

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Course: BeverageCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

10

servings

Prep time

25

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

65

kcal

Ice cold, naturally sweet watermelon juice stirred with fizzy seltzer and poured straight from the scooped out rind.

Ingredients

• 1 oblong seedless watermelon (about 14 pounds)
  

• 3 cups seltzer
  

Directions

• Trim the watermelon: Cut top third off watermelon; trim bottom just enough to make a flat surface.
• Remove the flesh: Scoop out flesh from watermelon and reserve.
• Puree the flesh: Working in batches, puree watermelon flesh in a blender.
• Strain the juice: Strain through a fine sieve; discard solids. You should have about 9 cups juice. Cover rind with plastic wrap.
• Chill and serve: Refrigerate juice and rind separately until chilled, about 1 hour and up to 1 day. Combine juice with seltzer in watermelon and stir; serve over ice.

Tools for this recipe

• Vitamix E310 blender, Cuisinart fine mesh strainer set, Victorinox Fibrox 8-inch chef's knife. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I make watermelon punch with alcohol?

Stir 3 cups of vodka or tequila into the watermelon juice before adding the fizz, then swap the seltzer for prosecco. For a Korean twist called subak soju, add 4 cups of soju and use lemon-lime soda like Sprite instead of seltzer. Add the spirits before the carbonation so everything blends smoothly.

How long does leftover watermelon punch last?

The finished punch keeps in the fridge for about 1 day before it goes flat. Strained watermelon juice without the seltzer holds for up to 3 days, but it tastes freshest in the first 24 hours. Store the juice in a sealed container and add fresh seltzer each time you serve.

Can I prep the watermelon punch bowl ahead of time?

Scoop out the watermelon, blend and strain the juice, then refrigerate both the rind and the juice for up to 1 day. Hold off on adding seltzer until right before serving so the drink stays fizzy. The final assembly takes about 2 minutes once everything is cold.

What can I use instead of a blender for watermelon punch?

A food processor handles smaller batches, but fill it only halfway so the juice does not splash out. A potato masher also works if you strain the pulp through a fine mesh sieve afterward and press it firmly with a rubber spatula to squeeze out all 9 cups of juice.

How do I keep the watermelon bowl from tipping over?

Trim a thin, flat slice off the very bottom of the watermelon, just enough to create a stable base without cutting into the hollow. If it still wobbles, set it on a damp kitchen towel shaped into a ring or rest it inside a bundt pan for a rock-solid stand.