Our Most Refreshing Watermelon Cocktail Recipes

Yellow watermelon may be harder to find in your grocery store than the usual pink-red variety, but it's well worth the effort for this eye-catching cocktail. One ounce of elderflower liqueur brings a sweet, slightly floral flavor to each glass.

Quench your thirst with this family-friendly watermelon drink recipe that calls for just two ingredients—puréed fresh watermelon juice and store-bought half-and-half lemonade-with-tea.

On a hot summer day, celebrate the season with our tequila-soaked watermelon, a boozy treat that can be made up to one day in advance. Serve with a sprinkle of salt and a squeeze of lime juice for a bite that will remind you of your favorite margarita.

Raid the candy cabinet for watermelon-flavored Pop Rocks for this fun and fizzy cocktail that's also made with vodka, fresh lime juice, unsweetened pomegranate juice, and Cointreau.

Make this fruity variation on a classic margarita using two cups of watermelon cubes and an orange-infused simple syrup. It serves four tequila lovers who crave a refreshing drink.

This watermelon drink recipe is just as delicious booze-free as it is with a little bit of vodka for adults. You can make it in advance by chilling a mixture of puréed watermelon, fresh lime juice, and sugar in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.

Start by making your own lemonade for this watermelon drink recipe. Simply mash two quartered lemons with fresh mint leaves and light brown sugar, then top with puréed watermelon.

Elevate the usual watermelon margarita with 24 basil leaves, which adds a fresh, aromatic quality to this classic celebratory drink.

Everyone's favorite punchy rum beverage gets a blast of sweetness from half of a small, seedless watermelon, which contributes a bright pink color and juicy flavor.

Cool off with this icy blended beverage made from sugar, watermelon, tequila, and fresh lime juice.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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