Melon Cucumber Punch Recipes

CUCUMBER WATERMELON PUNCH

Steps:

• Combine the cucumber vodka, elderflower liqueur, and watermelon puree in a pitcher or punch bowl. Stir well.
• Add the soda water slowly and carefully stir to avoid it bubbling over.
• Add ice cubes and cucumber slices to the pitcher. Serve.

MELON & CUCUMBER PUNCH

Steps:

• Cut the melon in half and scoop out and discard the seeds. Using a melon baller cut the fruit into spheres and place in a large punch bowl. Add the lemon juice, Pimm's, orange liqueur and white wine then chill in the fridge for 1-2 hrs.
• To serve, add the cucumber pieces, mint sprigs and top with sparkling water and ice.

CUCUMBER, MINT & MELON PUNCH

Steps:

• Put the cucumber and half the mint in a large bowl or jug, and pour over the vodka. Cover and leave to steep for at least 24 hrs or for up to 1 week in the fridge, stirring every few days. Strain through a fine sieve.
• Pour the vodka, lime juice and sugar into a larger jug. Stir well.
• Using a melon baller, scoop out as many melon balls as you can. Add them to the jug and leave to steep for 30 mins-1 hr in the fridge. Top up with sparkling water and add the remaining mint leaves just before serving with extra lime wedges.

WATERMELON CUCUMBER PUNCH

Steps:

• In a blender, purée watermelon until smooth. Strain and set aside 12 ounces juice.
• Add cucumbers to blender with 1 tablespoon water. Purée until smooth. Strain and set aside 1 ounce juice.
• In a cocktail shaker, combine watermelon juice, cucumber juice and all other ingredients. Shake well. Pour into ice-filled rocks glasses and serve, garnished with cucumber rounds.

MELON PUNCH

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, place half of melon cubes and orange juice; cover and process until smooth.
• Strain into a pitcher.
• In a food processor or blender, place remaining melon, water and sugar; cover and process until smooth.
• Strain into first mixture.
• Stir until combined.
• Serve over ice and garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.