Does alcohol and watermelon go together?

Also known as a drunken watermelon, the recipe calls for simply placing a bottle of vodka (or other liquor) into a whole watermelon and letting it slowly seep into the fruit. When it’s ready, just cut the melon into pieces and enjoy eating this delicious boozy summer treat.

What is clarified watermelon?

Clarified Watermelon Juice Concentrate is processed and clarified from quality watermelons to retain the characteristics and flavor of the whole fruit. This product is acidified to below pH 4.6 to prevent growth of pathogens.

How do watermelons absorb vodka faster?

The primary fix here is to open up the melon and use a melon-baller to scoop out a bunch of the fruit. You then infuse the melon balls in a boozy marinade for a few hours, where – their water-retaining cells now leaking – they will exchange some of their juice for the liquid they’re sitting in.

What tastes good with watermelon vodka?

Mix a shot of watermelon vodka with cranberry juice for a tasty, simple cocktail. Serve the drink over ice and garnish with lime. Watermelon vodka also mixes well with lemonade, orange or pineapple juice.

Why is fruit punch called fruit punch?

The term punch refers to a wide assortment of drinks, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, generally containing fruits or fruit juice. The drink was introduced from India to Great Britain by employees of the British East India Company. Thus a product labeled as “fruit punch” may contain no fruit ingredients at all.

Does clarified juice last longer?

“You want to filter out the very fine residue that’s in the solution,” he says. “That’s what makes it oxidize and taste different.” A clarified juice will keep for a couple of days longer than fresh juice, adds Maul, and creates a desirably “drier, brighter” flavor for cocktails.

Why won’t my watermelon soak up vodka?

Since watermelon has a spongelike texture, the bottle’s contents will be soaked up by the fruit. The process doesn’t work well, for obvious reasons: The flesh of the watermelon is a sponge that’s already full. Vodka won’t shoulder its way into space that’s already occupied.

Can you get drunk off vodka watermelon?

Or, you could get it drunk (yes!). A drunken watermelon is what happens when you add the contents of a bottle of vodka to a whole watermelon. The flesh of the melon absorbs the liquor which means that when you eat a slice, it’s like drinking a cocktail.

What alcohol goes with watermelon?

Infusing a watermelon with vodka or another kind of alcohol, such as rum or whiskey, turns this cool and juicy fruit into a festive treat for adults at an outdoor party or picnic. Be sure to prepare the watermelon one day in advance to ensure that the vodka is fully infused in the watermelon.

How do you make watermelon punch?

Steps Cut the top off the watermelon. Scoop out the watermelon flesh with a large spoon. Pour the juice into the hollowed out watermelon. Pour in the rum. Sweeten to taste with the sugar syrup. Place on the table with a punch server. Arrange glasses for guests to help themselves.

How do you drink watermelon?

DIRECTIONS Combine 4 cups of the watermelon cubes and 1/2 cup of the water in a blender and puree. Press the mixture through a sieve set over a medium bowl. Add the sugar and lime juice to the pitcher; stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the aqua fresca into 6 ice-filled glasses. Garnish each drink with a watermelon wedge.

How do you make watermelon drink?

DIRECTIONS Place the watermelon, vodka, lime juice and sugar in a blender. Puree until smooth. Add the ice cubes and blend until the mixture resembles crushed pink ice. Pour the cocktails into 4 tall glasses. Garnish with the lime slices, if desired. Serve immediately.