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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Kul God
[email protected]I love the combination of watermelon and vodka. It's so refreshing and delicious.
Rana Muhammad Arshad
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a party! It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Hussnain Vistro
[email protected]I added a few slices of cucumber to my watermelon crawl, and it was delicious! The cucumber added a nice refreshing flavor to the drink.
Sojib islam Sojib
[email protected]I'm not a fan of vodka, so I substituted gin instead. It turned out great! The gin gives the drink a more herbal flavor, which I really enjoyed.
Bibek Ghimire
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good drink. I think I'll try it again with less sugar next time.
CH MR LYRICAL SENSOR
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can just throw everything in a blender and it's ready to go. It's also really delicious, and it's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.
HunterShooting6589 89
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a really fun and festive drink to serve at parties. I've made it a few times now, and it's always a hit.
MD Sipon Raj
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I tried this recipe anyway, and I was pleasantly surprised. It's actually really good! The vodka and lime juice help to balance out the sweetness of the watermelon, and it's really refreshing.
Laura Nowaczynski
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, and the results are amazing. The watermelon crawl is the perfect drink for any party or gathering. I highly recommend it.
Perfect Quarshie
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. It's definitely going to be my go-to summer drink from now on.
Rizwan Yousafzai
[email protected]I love watermelon, and I love cocktails, so this recipe was a no-brainer for me. It's the perfect drink for a hot summer day, and it's also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Andrew Devine
[email protected]This watermelon crawl was a huge hit at my last party! It was so refreshing and delicious, and everyone loved the unique flavor. I definitely recommend trying this recipe if you're looking for a fun and easy summer drink.