Fruit Punch for a Baby Shower

You may just be thinking what is so special about a baby shower fruit punch? Well when it comes to baby shower's it is definitely all in your presentation. For this fruit punch you will need the following items. A large watermelon, strawberry's, orange juice, fruit punch soda, and an orange. The amount of ingredients depends on the size of your watermelon. You will have to judge how much you need once you begin to fill the watermelon. The first thing you will need to do is cut up your watermelon. You will want to make your watermelon look like a baby basket or carriage. You can do this by first using a pen to mark out what you will cut. you sill lay the watermelon on it's flattest side. Then draw a zig zag line from the center of one side over to the center of the other side. This will be the handle for your baby basket. Then you will wan to do the same around the out side of the watermelon. Once you have drawn your outline you will then need a very sharp knife to begin carving your watermelon. Once you have completely finished carving your watermelon, you will then have to scoop out all of the excess melon and seeds. You should only be left with a hollow watermelon with a handle.

Next you can start slicing your orange. These slices will be your wheels for your baby basket or carriage. Using several toothpicks pin the orange slices in the appropriate places. If you do not want to use the oranges as wheels you can just use them for decoration by sticking them wherever you would like around the watermelon. Next you will begin to make your punch. Using a blender combine the watermelon that you previously scooped out, the strawberry's, the orange juice, and the fruit punch soda. Blend on high for about 5 min, or until smooth. Then pour the mixture into the watermelon, but do not fill to the rim. Make sure you have at least a gallon or less left over to refill the watermelon when needed.

Last but certainly not least make sure you set up your watermelon on a nice platter. You may want to decorate the platter will some lace to make it look perfect. Also make sure you provide a large spoon or ladle so that they can scoop out their punch. This will look beautiful on your baby shower food table and your guest's are sure to love it. This is also a great project to include your chilren in, why not let them join you in the fun.