1Margarita Watermelon
Emily Hlavac Green OK, OK, technically this isn't a sippable cocktail—it's even better: We soak watermelon slices with all the ingredients of a margarita (tequila, lime juice, triple sec) for the perfect perfect BBQ drink and snack. Save the leftover liquid from soaking for frozen watermelon margaritas.
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2Watermelon Agua Fresca
Andrea monzoPart watermelon juice, part limeade, and 100% refreshing, watermelon agua fresca just might be the drink of the summer. It's slightly sweet, making it a perfect daytime treat or as a mocktail option at a dinner party. (Of course, you could stir in a shot of tequila or vodka if you want it boozy.)
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3Watermelon Feta Salad
PARKER FEIERBACH 4Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
Parker feierbach Newsflash: This might be the most refreshing margarita you'll ever drink. Frozen watermelon cubes make this delightfully slushy, but if you forget to freeze them overnight, don't fret! Two hours in the freezer will do the trick.
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5Watermelon Gazpacho
Andrea monzo If summer had a flavor, it might taste a lot like this soup. Though we'll always love a classic, tomato-based gazpacho, the addition of watermelon gives the soup a delicious subtle sweetness we can't get enough of.
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6Spiked Watermelon Lemonade
When the temperature rises, there's something so satisfying about a spiked lemonade. This version is big on watermelon, our favorite thirst-quenching summer fruit. If you're short on lemons, or want to mix it up, lime juice would also be delicious.
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7Watermelon Fruit Roll-Ups
Making fruit leather at home is surprisingly easy. All you need is a blender, a little extra sugar, and a bit of patience—it'll take at least 3 hours (in a very low oven) until it's all dried out and ready to roll. (If you like this recipe, you need to try our rainbow fruit roll-ups, too!)
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8Frozen Watermelon Mules
There's really nothing like a crisp and spicy, ginger-lime Moscow mule. What's even more refreshing? The frozen watermelon cubes make this drink super slushy and the copper mugs gives the chilled drink an extra-cool sensation.
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9Watermelon Strawberry Caprese Salad
Ethan Calabrese 10Watermelon Sangria
Ethan CalabreseSangria can often be overly sweet or an odd mix of too many fruits. Simplify the summery cocktail with some lime zest and juice, which adds some nice punch to keep the drink bright.
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11Pickled Watermelon Rind
June xie 12Watermelon Caprese
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13Chocolate Covered Watermelon
By mixing coconut oil into melted chocolate, you're basically making a magic shell with the perfect crackly texture for your watermelon. It's not a totally necessary step, but it does help the chocolate harden—meaning the dipped watermelon is ready to eat pretty much immediately.
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14Watermelon Daiquiri
Ethan CalabreseThis stupid-easy recipe requires zero ice. Frozen watermelon cubes do the job on their own. Double down on the watermelon by swapping in watermelon rum!
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15Sweet & Sour Watermelon Rind Stir-Fry
June xie 16Boozy Watermelon Slushie
Jonathan BoultonThis is one of our most most creamiest, most refreshing rum cocktails ever, thanks to lime juice and coconut milk. The best part? Halved mini watermelons are the perfect serving size for this amazing cocktail!
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17Prosciutto-Wrapped Watermelon
Lindsay Funston 18Boozy Melon Bites
Chelsea LupkinHave your booze and eat it too, with these vodka-infused bites. Don't have a melon baller? No worries, these will look just as cute cubed up on a skewer.
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19Mojito Watermelon Pops
Chelsea lupkin If you're in a rush, you can skip freezing the watermelon. But whatever you do, don't skip through the 1 hour soaking time — you want that booze, don't you!?
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20Watermelon Piña Coladas
Erika LaPrestoMix up this riff on your favorite tropical piña colada. We combined the classic mix of pineapple and white rum with watermelon to really bring the tropics home. Pro tip: Blend up frozen watermelon instead of ice to get an even smoother cocktail.
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