Famous Dave's Dixie Watermelon Punch

Famous Dave’s Dixie Watermelon Punch

1 Large Watermelon
½ c. Tangerine Juice Concentrate
½ c. Cranberry Juice Concentrate
3 Tbsp. Lime Juice
½ c. Grenadine
1 qt. Lemon-Lime Soda
1 gal. Rainbow Sherbet

Slice a small piece off the bottom of the watermelon to level.
Slice top from the watermelon and discard.
Scoop out pulp, removing as many of the seeds as possible.
Puree’ pulp in a blender and drain thoroughly in a colander, pressing puree’ to extract the juice.
Measure 8 cups of the juice in to a large pitcher.
Add the tangerine and cranberry concentrates, lime juice and grenadine.
Chill in the refrigerator.
Cut the edge of the watermelon in a scallop pattern with a sharp knife to make a punch bowl.
Wrap in plastic wrap.
Chill until serving time.
Add chilled lemon-lime soda to the watermelon juice and pour into watermelon shell.
Add scoops of sherbet just before serving.