Sangria Watermelon
Kick summer off with this refreshing and fun Sangria Watermelon! It's super refreshing, perfect for parties, and makes a great centerpiece!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large watermelon, whole
- ⅓ cup vodka
- 750 ml dry white wine 750 ml usually = 1 bottle
- ¼ cup simple syrup
- 1 large lemon
- 1 large lime
Instructions
- Cut about 1/4 inch of rind off the bottom of your watermelon and discard, so it can easily stand on its own. Then cut about 2 inches off the top of your watermelon, exposing the juicy pink flesh.1 large watermelon, whole
- Stand the watermelon upright, and use a large spoon to carve a hole in the center of the pink flesh, leaving about an inch or two of flesh around the outside (see pictures above).
- Scoop out the innards of the watermelon in the hole you made, and set them aside to enjoy later (maybe in this Watermelon Margarita!).
- If serving from the watermelon with the kit, core a hole about 3 inches from the bottom of the watermelon and insert and secure your faucet.
- Add the vodka, wine, and simple syrup to the hole in your watermelon.750 ml dry white wine, ⅓ cup vodka, ¼ cup simple syrup
- Wash your lemon and lime, cut them in half, squeeze the juice into the hole in your watermelon, and then drop the peel and pulp in, too.1 large lemon, 1 large lime
- Replace the top of the watermelon and allow to sit for about 10 minutes, to allow the watermelon flavor to seep in.
- Enjoy over ice!
Notes
- If you want to serve your Sangria in a watermelon, get this Watermelon Tap Kit. Such a great party piece!
- You could also use a ladle to serve the drink from the top of the watermelon.
- There’s nothing like a refreshing sangria, so I had to make a collection of my best sangria recipes!