Rum Watermelon Recipes

5-INGREDIENT WATERMELON RUM PUNCH RECIPE

Steps:

• Set the flat side of a watermelon on a cutting board. Jiggle the melon to see if it will stay level. If not, slice a thin layer of rind off the bottom to make a flat surface. Then cut a large oval opening in the top of the watermelon.
• Use a large metal spoon to scoop the flesh out of the watermelon, creating a punch bowl. Set the fruit chunks in a large bowl to collect the juices.
• Working in two batches, place half the watermelon flesh into the blender. Add half of the rum, juices and sugar. Puree until smooth. Pour the punch into the watermelon bowl and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Chill the punch until ready to serve. (Depending on the size of watermelon you may have extra in the blender pitcher for refilling the punch bowl.)

RUM-SOAKED SPRING WATERMELON

Steps:

• Place watermelon on its side and make vertical slices of your desired thickness.
• Cut these slices into quarters and stack to fit in a large non-reactive bowl.
• In separate bowl, mix the rum and citrus beverage (we used Mango Tampico and Bacardi Superior for irony's sake).
• Pour this mixture over the watermelon slices, making sure that all the slices are immersed/covered.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge overnight.
• Serve the slices on a plate (keep in mind that they will leak the mixture as they warm, so cover them if you'll be traveling with the plate to avoid spillage).

RUM WATERMELON

Steps:

• Cut about a 3 inch plug from the melon. Trim the ripe part of the melon off of the plug which you cut out.
• Pour rum into plug hole of melon; insert plug back in melon.
• Refrigerate for about 8 hours or overnight for rum to spread through melon.
• Cut into wedges and serve.

WATERMELON RUM MASH

Steps:

• Crush shiso in the bottom of a large pitcher, using a long wooden spoon. Add watermelon juice and rum; stir. Serve over ice; garnish with shiso sprigs.

ADULT WATERMELON FOR BBQ'S

Steps:

• Rinse the outer rind of the watermelon thoroughly, and pat dry. Set the watermelon in a position so it will not roll over. Press the tip of a funnel through the rind of the melon. If using a plastic funnel, you may need to cut a hole.
• Situate the melon on a towel in the bottom of the refrigerator or on the counter. Pour rum into the funnel a little at a time, refilling as it seeps into the melon. I start the afternoon before, since we usually leave to go to events in the morning. Allow the melon to marinate at least a few hours, before removing the funnel. Slice just before serving.

RUM-INFUSED WATERMELON FIREWORKS COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Put 1 ounce rum in a jar or bowl. Add watermelon cubes, cover, and let sit until watermelon has absorbed the rum, at least 2 hours.
• Fill a glass with ice and add remaining 1 ounce rum. Add sparkling water, rum-infused watermelon, and any leftover soaking juices.