Watermelon punch
8 servings
80 minutes
Watermelon cruchon is a refreshing and light drink from French cuisine, where exquisite combinations of fruits and alcohol create a festive atmosphere. In this recipe, the watermelon becomes a natural vessel for the aromatic drink, filled with juicy pulp, grapes, and sweetness from sugar. Vermouth and white wine add depth of flavor, while rosé champagne finishes the composition with playful bubbles. The drink is cool, refreshing, and incredibly aesthetic, perfect for summer parties, picnics, and celebrations. Serving it in a natural watermelon bowl adds special charm and turns the tasting process into a vibrant event.
1
Cut off the top of the watermelon, carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1 cm of flesh on the walls.
- Watermelon: 1 piece
2
Cut the pulp into pieces and place it in the watermelon along with the prepared grapes and sugar. Pour everything with vermouth and 1/2 bottle of white wine, cover, and let it sit for 1 hour.
- Watermelon: 1 piece
- Grapes: 250 g
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Vermouth: 100 ml
- White wine: 700 ml
3
Before serving, top up with the remaining wine and champagne.
- White wine: 700 ml
- Rose champagne: 700 ml