Watermelon Kegs For Outdoor Drinking

Who needs a pitcher when you can serve drinks in one of these?
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Summer isn't complete unless you've had at least one gathering with a watermelon keg. A combination of two of our favorite things -- watermelon and drinking -- the watermelon keg is nothing short of a revelation. Similiar in concept to the boozy watermelon (which we hope you also partook in this summer), the watermelon keg lets you serve your favorite cocktail and automatically gives it a watermelon twist.

The only downfall to the watermelon keg is making it. It's a lot like carving a pumpkin, only you have to be extra careful when drilling a whole for the spout because watermelons can crack. And once it cracks, it can no longer be trusted to hold your cocktails. But the plus side to making a watermelon keg is that it gives you the perfect excuse to eat a lot of watermelon as you empty it out.

If you're feeling up for the challenge, let blogger Gina Zammit of Where The Brooklyn At walk you through the delicate process of making a watermelon keg.

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Not up to make a keg? Try these other watermelon ideas.

Watermelon Recipes
Tomato And Watermelon Salad(01 of32)
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Get the Tomato and Watermelon Salad recipe by Steamy Kitchen (credit:Steamy Kitchen)
Layered Watermelon Coconut Shakes With Salty Lime Sugar(02 of32)
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Thai Basil Watermelon Margaritas(03 of32)
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Get the Thai Basil Watermelon Margaritas recipe by Bob Vivant via Food52 (credit:Bob Vivant)
Strawberry And Watermelon Cake(04 of32)
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Watermelon Paloma(05 of32)
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Get the Watermelon Paloma recipe from Merrill Stubbs via Food52 (credit:James Ransom/Food52)
Boozy Watermelon Granitas With Coconut Whipped Cream(06 of32)
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Braised Pork Belly Tacos With Watermelon, Jicama & Jalapeño Salsa(07 of32)
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Honey Grilled Watermelon Caprese Salads(08 of32)
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Watermelon, Mint And Cider Vinegar Tonic(09 of32)
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Quinoa Salad With Watermelon And Feta(10 of32)
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Grilled Watermelon Salad(11 of32)
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Get the Grilled Watermelon Salad recipe by Verses from my Kitchen (credit:Verses from my Kitchen)
Watermelon + Basil Mojito(12 of32)
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Get the Watermelon + Basil Mojito recipe by A Beautiful Mess (credit:A Beautiful Mess)
Watermelon, Cucumber & Mint Soup(13 of32)
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Get the Watermelon, Cucumber & Mint Soup recipe by Verses from my Kitchen (credit:Verses from my Kitchen)
Watermelon And Goat Cheese Salad(14 of32)
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Salted Watermelon Granita With Ginger Syrup(15 of32)
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Get the Salted Watermelon Granita with Ginger Syrup recipe by Verses from my Kitchen (credit:Verses from my Kitchen)
Fresh Watermelon Jello (16 of32)
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Get the Fresh Watermelon Jello recipe by A Beautiful Mess (credit:A Beautiful Mess)
Jalapeno Watermelon Limeade(17 of32)
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Get the Jalapeno Watermelon Limeade recipe by WinnieAb via Food52 (credit:WinnieAb/Food52)
Watermelon Martini(18 of32)
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Get the Watermelon Martini recipe by Pass the Sushi (credit:Pass the Sushi)
Watermelon Shake(19 of32)
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Get the Watermelon Shake recipe by Plateful via Food52 (credit:Plateful/Food52)
Strawberry & Watermelon Spring Salad(20 of32)
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Get the Strawberry & Watermelon Spring Salad recipe by Foodiecrush (credit:Foodiecrush)
Watermelon Spritzers With Lemon And Honey(21 of32)
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Get the Watermelon Spritzers with Lemon and Honey recipe by Bev Cooks (credit:Bev Cooks)
Watermelon & Parsley Pops(22 of32)
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Get the Watermelon & Parsley Pops recipe (credit:Jennifer May)
Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa(23 of32)
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Get the Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa recipe by Gimme Some Oven (credit:Gimme Some Oven)
Watermelon Agua Fresca(24 of32)
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Grilled Watermelon With Yogurt(25 of32)
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Get the Grilled Watermelon with Yogurt recipe (credit:Martin Morrell/Food&Wine)
Watermelon With Lavender Honey And Sea Salt(26 of32)
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Get the Watermelon with Lavender Honey and Sea Salt recipe by Nicole Frazen via Food52 (credit:Nicole Frazen/Food52)
Watermelon Basil “Bramble” Cocktail(27 of32)
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Get the Watermelon Basil “Bramble” Cocktail recipe by A Spicy Perspective (credit:A Spicy Perspective)
Minted Watermelon Popsicles(28 of32)
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Watermelon With Za'atar(29 of32)
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Get the Watermelon with Za'atar recipe by Justforlicks via Food52 (credit:Justforlicks/Food52)
Grilled Watermelon With Yogurt(30 of32)
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Get the Grilled Watermelon with Yogurt recipeInspired by the classic watermelon salad, this version takes it to the next level by grilling the watermelon. It's topped with a tangy yogurt sauce instead of feta. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with black pepper and mint. (credit:Martin Morrell/Food & Wine)
Watermelon And Fennel Salad(31 of32)
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Fruit-Basil Salsa(32 of32)
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