Oh-So Refreshing: Watermelon Cocktails

July 25, 2014
Marcus Nilsson
Watermelon is juicy, sweet, and refreshing. We know you love it by the wedge, but have you tried it in cocktail form? Sip on it with these super-summery slushies, coolers, and cocktails.
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Watermelon Slushies

Marcus Nilsson
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Frozen watermelon makes the perfect slushie. Dice it, freeze, and then take it into a grown-up direction by blending with vodka and Prosecco for a hot-weather refresher.

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Basil Gimlet Fizz

Johnny Miller
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It's the most quenching combination of all -- watermelon, basil, lime juice, and seltzer (plus a little vodka). Use small cubes of watermelon and basil leaves for garnish.

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Watermelon Bloody Marys

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Not just for brunch, the classic Bloody Mary shows its sweeter side with the addition of pureed watermelon.

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Frozen Melon-Margarita Pops

Hans Gissinger
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Soak pieces of melon in a tequila-Grand Marnier-lime-juice mix and freeze for an easy adult treat that's just right for a staycation.

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Melon-Mint Sangria

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Watermelon combines with cantaloupe and honeydew to make this sangria a cool, crisp, and fruity escape from the summer heat.

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Pink Margarita Slushes

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Get out your blender: Combine watermelon, lime juice, tequila, and sugar with ice for a fruity, pale-pink take on the margarita. 

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Watermelon Cooler

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Watermelon is the main ingredient in this pretty pink-tinted cooler. Ginger ale, mint, and lemon juice balance out the sweet flavor.

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Watermelon Squares in Campari

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Rather sophisticated, whichever way you try it: Blend watermelon and Campari for a simple yet refreshing cocktail -- or dice watermelon into squares and dip it into Campari.

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