A watermelon keg is a fun and easy way to serve up your summer cocktails to friends! It’s as easy as purchasing a spigot from online or a home brewing store, and then carving out a juicy watermelon to fill with any liquid. It’s just that simple to have an innovative way to dispense your tasty beverage and create a fun guest experience for your party!

We loved customizing our watermelon with calligraphy from Saffron Avenue. Using a white sharpie or chalk pen you can customize yours to your specific party’s theme!

How to make the watermelon keg:

• Cut off ½ inch from the bottom end of the watermelon so that it sits on a flat surface. Make sure that the surface that the watermelon will sit on isn’t cut too deep, just enough for it to sit evenly. Cut about 2 inches from the top end, cutting through the rind completely in order to get at the flesh.
• Using a large spoon, scoop out the watermelon flesh from the top of the watermelon and transfer it to a bowl, making sure to leave about 3 inches of flesh at the bottom of the watermelon for the spigot to nestle into.
• Determine where to place the spigot on the surface of the watermelon, then press it firmly into the rind to make an indentation. Using a pointed paring knife, create a small opening, making sure to cut inside the line of the circular indentation.
• Press the spigot gently into the hole. Scrape away the flesh on the inside of the watermelon to reveal the end of the spigot.

Below is the recipe for our summery drink of choice!

WATERMELON MOJITO

Makes 4 drinks

20 mint leaves, chopped

2 tablespoons superfine sugar

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

3/4 cup light rum

6 ounces seedless watermelon, pureed

In the bottom of a large shaker, muddle the mint, sugar and 1/4 cup of the lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice. Add the rum, watermelon puree and the remaining 1/4 cup of lime juice; shake well. Strain into old-fashioned glasses over ice.

photography credit: Caynay Photo