Fruity melon punch

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 1 melon(s) , (watermelon)
• 1 melon(s), Galia-
• 1 honeydew melon(s)
• 1 melon(s), cantaloupe
• 500 g raspberries, fresh or frozen
• 150 g sugar
• 200 ml lemon juice
• 700 ml cachaça
• 4 bottles of sparkling wine, semi-dry
• 2 kg ice cubes (crushed ice)
• possibly sugar
• some lemonade

Instructions

Working time approx. 1 hour; Rest time approx. 4 hours; Total time approx. 5 hours

DeLift Punch Summer 2011

Step 1: Cut the flesh of the Galia, honeydew, and cantaloupe melons into small pieces (about 2 cm each). Place the pieces in a bowl and pour the bottle of cachaça over them. Place the bowl in the freezer or refrigerator. Let the melon pieces steep for at least 4 hours. Step 2: Separate the watermelon flesh from the rind and puree it. Add the lemon juice. Press the mixture through a sieve. This will yield approximately 3 liters of watermelon juice. Pour the juice into bottles or a bowl and refrigerate. Step 3: Place the cachaça melon pieces from step 1 and the liquid in a large container (10 liters). Add the watermelon juice. Just before serving, add the cold sparkling wine and raspberries, and season to taste with sugar. If it’s too strong, add more lemonade. Serve with crushed ice.