Everything You Need to Make a Watermelon Keg

Perfect for your next summer party!

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July 01, 2022

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Spiked punch is a delicious addition to any event, and when the vessel is as fun as a watermelon keg, it’s guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser. While it’s probably obvious you’ll need a watermelon, your alcohol of choice and a keg tap to create this drink, there are a few more products that are essential to mastering this recipe. We rounded up every product you need below including simple instructions from our Watermelon Keg recipe. What better way to enjoy summer festivities?

Everything You Need To Make a Watermelon Keg

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First, it is important to cut a whole out of the top of your watermelon to make a lid, similar to when carving a pumpkin. This is an essential step so you can gain access to the inside of the watermelon. Additionally, cut a thin slice of watermelon rind from the bottom, being careful not to cut any of the flesh! This will allow your watermelon to sit up without rolling around.

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Next, you will want to remove your lid and insert the immersion blender inside of the watermelon. Gently move the immersion blender around the inside of the watermelon, applying light pressure in order to puree the entire inside of the watermelon. Once the center is blended, be sure to push the immersion blender towards the side of the watermelon in order to blend all of the center content, leaving just the rind.

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Next, pour the watermelon juice through a strainer in order to get the pulpy material out of the puree, making it more of a juice consistency. You can use a wooden spatula in order to press the juice contents through the strainer. Discard any pulp and seeds.

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Once all the contents of the watermelon are pureed and strained, you'll need a large glass bowl to pour the contents into. In total, you should have between 6 and 7 cups of watermelon juice.

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Using the instructions provided with this watermelon keg tap kit, install your keg tap. The set includes a coring device, which will allow you to make the perfect hole to insert your shank and attach the faucet.

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Depending on your desired recipe, your ingredients may change. While you can add any concoction to your watermelon keg, we recommend using a liquid measuring cup in order to pour the proper amount of watermelon juice and other desired ingredients into your watermelon. At Food Network, we recommend adding one and a half cups of orange vodka and a 750 milliliter bottle of rose wine. Refrigerate until the watermelon is well chilled, then enjoy!

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