Watermelon Punch Recipes

Yield 1 Servings
1 c sugar
1 c water
1/2 sm evenly-shaped watermelon
1/4 c brandy
1 cn (12 oz) lemon-lime soda
1 ice cubes
1 t pine nuts,Shelled
In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; cool. Scoop
watermelon with a melon baller; discard seeds. Pour sugar syrup over
watermelon balls. Scoop remaining watermelon; squeeze in a clean
cloth to extract juice. Combine watermelon balls, watermelon juice,
and brandy; chill. Cut the upper edge of the watermelon shell in a
saw-tooth design and use as a punch bowl. Just before serving, add
watermelon mixture, soda, and ice cubes to watermelon shell. Sprinkle
with nuts. Makes 10 to 12 servings.