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Step 1
Watermelon coolerSip a watermelon cooler. Scoop out balls of watermelon, and put them in the blender. Add a few leaves of mint for flavor. Blend thoroughly about one minute until liquefied. Filter through strainer to remove pulp and seeds. Pour over ice cubes into glasses. Garnish as desired with mint and fruit. Serve.
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Step 2
WatermelonChill drinks with watermelon ice cubes. Scoop out watermelon and liquefy in blender. Strain out pulp, and pour into ice cube trays. Freeze overnight. Add to punch, lemonade and other beverages.
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Step 3
Cubing watermelonMake a fruit platter. Keep it simple, and use three kinds of fruit. Use watermelon cubes, pineapple chunks and whole strawberries. Arrange around a bowl of plain or vanilla yogurt for dressing. Watermelon cubes can be added to any fruit bowl. Cubes or wedges are decorative additions to salads and summer meals. Use watermelon wedges and strawberries to dress up a plate of pancakes or waffles.
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Step 4
Watermelon carving championHost a watermelon carving contest for adults. Provide scoops, spoons and cutting tools. If you have talented contestants, this can be a fun way to get publicity for your event. Notify newspapers and television stations of the contest and prizes.
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Step 5
Watermelon toolsCarve a watermelon boat. Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise. Use a sharp knife to cut a saw-tooth design along the raw edge. Scoop out melon balls of watermelon, and leave about one inch of watermelon on the inside. If the watermelon is not steady, cut a thin slice off the bottom to make a flat surface. Fill the watermelon hollow with melon balls and chilled fruit like strawberries, berries, pineapple chunks and cantaloupe. Serve immediately, or cover with plastic. Chill thoroughly. Now sail off into summer with your cool watermelon ideas.
