Watermelon Keg Instructions

How to Make a Watermelon Keg

Flatten the bottom of one end of your watermelon by cutting off a thin slice of the rind. Cut just enough so that the watermelon will stand upright on one end.

Cut a circular top out of the opposite end of the melon. Much as you would cut the top off of a pumpkin, carve out a round lid from the melon and set it aside.

Scoop out the fruit flesh from the melon and put it into a bowl or blender.

Pour any remaining juice into a pitcher. If you use a seedless melon you can process the fruit without removing the seeds.

If your melon is seed-filled, remove the seeds with a spoon or clean hands or simply put through a strainer.

 

 Drill a hole in the bottom front of your watermelon where you want the tap to be. Use a drill bit a little bit smaller than the faucet you want to use as your tap. Use a sharp knife to open the hole to the correct diameter.

Screw in a clean, new ball valve faucet into your hole.

The faucet should turn easily with one hand and have a fitting long enough to protrude through the rind of the melon. Put a rubber washer on the faucet inside the melon to assist in making a leak proof seal.
 

 

Mash the pulp to gather as much watermelon juice as possible. To get as much liquid as possible, mix with another beverage such as lemonade, limeade or 7-up.  I'm not big on alcohol, but for those of you that are, you can mix with vodka.

Turn the valve to dispense the watermelon punch into guests' cups.