Watermelon Punch
1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1/2 small, evenly-shaped watermelon 1/4 cup brandy 1 can (12 oz) lemon-lime soda Ice cubes 1 teaspoon shelled pine nuts
In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; cool. Scoop watermelon with a melon baller; discard seeds. Pour sugar syrup over watermelon balls. Scoop remaining watermelon; squeeze in a clean cloth to extract juice. Combine watermelon balls, watermelon juice, and brandy; chill. Cut the upper edge of the watermelon shell in a saw-tooth design and use as a punch bowl. Just before serving, add watermelon mixture, soda, and ice cubes to watermelon shell. Sprinkle with nuts. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
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