If you want to construct a fun summertime drink keg out of a watermelon, here’s how. These are ideal for grilling, picnics, and parties. You’ll need an immersion blender or a drill with an adjustable chuck and an electric hand mixer’s beater. The steps are as follows:

1. Cut a thin slice off the bottom of the watermelon rind (not into the meat) to allow the watermelon to stand upright. 2. Cut a circle in the top of the watermelon to serve as a lid (like you would when carving a jack-o-lantern).

3. Get your immersion blender or drill ready next. Place the watermelon in the sink to drain (to avoid splashes). Remove the lid and replace it with an immersion blender. To purée the center of the watermelon, gently push and slide the immersion blender down and around in it.

Puree practically the entire flesh, leaving a thin flesh wall bordering the rind. Pour the pureed watermelon juice into a bowl (you should have between 6 and 7 cups).

4. To prepare with a drill: Fasten one beater from an electric hand mixer to the tip of a drill and tighten the chuck. Set the watermelon in the sink (to avoid splashes) and push the beater into the flesh. Gently push and move the beater down and around in the watermelon to puree the center.

As more of the watermelon becomes pureed, move the beater to the sides to puree almost all of the flesh, leaving a thin wall of flesh lining the rind. Pour the pureed juice out of the watermelon, and strain, discarding any pulp and seeds; you should have between 6 and 7 cups of strained juice.

5. Insert a tap in the empty watermelon according to the package directions. 6. Pour in the watermelon juice or whatever beverage you choose. mix you would like into the watermelon and top with the lid. 7. Refrigerate until the watermelon/punch inside are well chilled, at least 2 hours. Share this summer recipe with your family and friends