Watermelon Punch

Ingredients:

1 c sugar
1 c water
1/2 sm evenly-shaped watermelon
1/4 c brandy
1 cn (12 oz) lemon-lime soda
1 ice cubes

Directions:

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.

Makes 10 to 12 servings.