Hot Pink Punch
A refreshing and visually stunning drink made with fresh watermelon and gin, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Calorie, Diabetic-Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs. seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
- 1 cup gin
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Campari
- 2 tablespoons Diamond Crystal or 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Aleppo-style red pepper flakes
- Optional: 3 tablespoons strawberry preserves (for sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare the glass rims by mixing salt and red pepper flakes, then moisten the rims with lemon.
- Blend the watermelon cubes until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Add gin, fresh lemon juice, and Campari to the watermelon juice, stirring well to combine.
- Fill prepared glasses with ice and pour the punch mixture evenly into each glass.
- Sweeten to taste with strawberry preserves, if desired.
Notes
Choose ripe watermelon for the best flavor. You can prepare the juice ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: punch, watermelon, cocktail, refreshing drink, summer beverage
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