Watermelon Rum Punch

By Dixie8686

In the bottom of a glass, at the end of a muddle, lies the taste of summer: fresh watermelon, basil, and Grand Marnier. Mix with rum and citrus juices.

Ingredients

• 8 cups (64 ounces) white rum
• 4 cups (32 ounces) Watermelon Purée, recipe follows
• 3 cups (24 ounces) orange juice
• 1 cup (8 ounce) lime juice
• 5 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
• 5 ounces orange-flavored cognac liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
• 15 fresh basil leaves, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

Chill martini glasses ahead of time.

Mix and stir the rum, Watermelon Puree, orange juice and lime juice. Serve over ice in chilled cocktail glasses.


Watermelon Puree:
Muddle the watermelon, liqueur and basil in a glass until you reach a thick and slightly chunky puree consistency.