Lemonade-Watermelon Punch

Directions

1. 1
   Select a melon about 20 inches long with a flat base.
2. 2
   The day before serving, cut an 8-inch oval section making a sawtooth edge, out of the top of the melon.
3. 3
   Remove cut portion and reserve. Using a long handled spoon, scoop out pulp; remove seeds.
4. 4
   Place 1/4 of the pulp at a time in blender container or food processor bowl.
5. 5
   Cover, blend or process until pureed.
6. 6
   (Should have 12 cups.)
7. 7
   Place melon shell on a large tray.
8. 8
   Return puree to melon shell; stir in water, lemonade concentrate and grenadine.
9. 9
   Replace cut out portion of melon.
10. 10
    Refrigerate overnight.
11. 11
    Before serving, remove cut portion of melon; pour in lemon-lime beverage to fill 3/4 full.
12. 12
    Stir with an up-and-down motion.
13. 13
    Ladle punch into cups.