Welcome to Thirsty Thursday! Each week our new columnist Natalie Migliarini of Beautiful Booze will bring fun, festive ways to, well, booze.

After you impressed all your friends at your July 4th bash with mini margarita shots, now's the time to hook them on icy drinks for good with these colorful melon slushies spiked with rum. Because honestly, I can't think of anything I'd rather drink at a party.

I made these with watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew. Summer is all about melons, and the ripe fruit creates refreshing cocktails. Take your pick on which fruit you prefer, then crush a bunch of ice in a blender. Blend up your favorite melons, add rum and lime juice—and treat yourself. These melon slushies = summertime game-changer.

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