Watermelon Punch and Bowl

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Ingredients

  • 1 oblong seedless watermelon (about 14 pounds) 3 cups seltzer
  • 1 oblong seedless watermelon (about 14 pounds)
  • 3 cups seltzer

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Cut top third off watermelon; trim bottom
just enough to make a flat surface. Scoop
out flesh.

Working in batches, puree
watermelon in a food processor. Strain
through a fine sieve; discard solids.
(You should have about 9 cups juice.)
Cover rind with plastic wrap. Refrigerate
juice and rind until chilled, about
1 hour. Combine juice with seltzer; transfer to rind.