At last we’ve finally made it to Day 1 of my Christmas Countdown! And for the pièce de résistance I’ve made a Watermelon & Citrus Punch for the big day. Living in the southern hemisphere, a summery Chrismas isn’t the same without lots of fresh fruit to eat and drink. Plus this punch can be served with or without the Vodka, if the kids want to have a taste. Equally good either way.

Well this is my last day posting for awhile, so I just wanted to say thanks for following along on my Christmas Countdown - it’s been a blast. I also wanted to say a big thank you to all my clients who made 2019 an epic year for my business. Looking forward to doing some more fantastic work in 2020.

Enjoy your Christmas break - and from me it’s over and out for 2019!

WATERMELON & CITRUS PUNCH
Recipe by Delicious Magazine

INGREDIENTS

600 g watermelon
4 ruby red grapefruit, peeled
2 blood oranges, peeled
1 – 1½ c Vodka (optional)
½ c Cranberry juice, chilled
soda water, chilled to top up
ice

To Serve
1 nectarine, sliced
1 peach, sliced
½ ruby red grapefruit, sliced
1 blood orange, sliced
fresh cherries
fresh mint sprigs

METHOD

Remove the rind & seeds from the watermelon and chop into large chunks. If you have a Juicer push the watermelon, grapefruit and oranges through the Juicer, collecting the juice in a jug. Alternatively, you can use a Blender, then pour the liquid through a fine sieve.

Pour the juice into a punch bowl. Top up with Vodka, cranberry juice, soda water and ice. Garnish with the sliced ruby red grapefruit, blood orange, nectarine & peach slices and finish with cherries & mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

Serves 6