When it's summer, there's nothing better than a fruity, refreshing drink in hand. If you plan to host a brunch party, backyard barbecue, or summer soirée, we have some impressive ideas for your drink station that everyone will enjoy. Kick things off with a watermelon keg, the ultimate party drink!Â
How to Tap a WatermelonÂ
What You'll Need:
- Watermelon
- Tapper or spigot
- A long, sharp knife
- Small paring knife or corer
- Long spoon or ice cream scoop
- Large bowls
- Step 1: To make your watermelon stand upright, level it by cutting a small portion of the bottom.Â
- Step 2: Chop about half an inch of the watermelon's top part to act as a lid, and start scooping out the watermelon's flesh using a long spoon or ice cream scoop. Put the watermelon flesh in a large bowl and save it for later.
- Step 3: Using the coring tool, make a hole 2 to 3 inches from the bottom in the melon and insert the tapper. Screw the locking nut onto the shank and tighten it to secure it.
- Step 4:Â Fill your watermelon keg with a cool beverage of your choice, place the lid, and enjoy a delicious drink in style! Remember to avoid adding anything too thick or chunky to prevent it from clogging.
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What To Fill It With
Now that you have your watermelon keg, you're probably thinking about what to fill it with. Using a blender, make juice from all the watermelon you scooped out and turn it into juice. This is a great kid-friendly option.
Another idea is to make a Watermelon Juice Blend. Combine the watermelon juice with fruit juice such as oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, lemons, or limes. These fruits go well with the watermelon flavor.
For adult-only beverages, create a watermelon punch recipe. It's as simple as mixing watermelon juice and water with your choice of alcohol. You may use tequila, vodka, rum; or add a Rose' wine. Don't overdo it and make the punch too strong for guests to enjoy.
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How to Tap a Watermelon and the Summery Drinks to Fill It With!
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