Practically already a drink itself, watermelon is a brilliant base for summer cocktails and mocktails. It pairs beautifully with gin, vodka, rum and much more. Whether it’s a lightly flavored water or a full-force mule, it’s the ticket to summer refreshment.
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RecipeWatermelon Gin Punch
Nothing says summer quite like the fresh flavors of watermelon, lemon, and crisp, cool mint. -
RecipeWatermelon Mojito
If a standard-issue mojito weren't refreshing enough, one with muddled watermelon in the minty mix shoots it right off the charts. Hot summer weekend, sun beginning to set, backyard, friends. You get the picture.
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RecipeWatermelon Mule
This summery riff on a Moscow Mule adds fresh watermelon purée to the classic combination of vodka, ginger beer, and lime. Ginger beer is similar to ginger ale, but has a more pungent, crisp flavor.
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RecipeWatermelon Blush
Made with St-Germain, an elderflower liqueur, this summery drink is sweet, with a light effervescence.
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RecipeSummer Breeze
Is there anything better than summer watermelon? Yes, it turns out: watermelon combined with the brightness of grapefruit juice (and vodka, if you choose). -
RecipeWatermelon Agua Fresca
A refreshing agua fresca is a popular drink in Mexico and all over Latin America. Agua frescas are basically fresh ripe fruit juices, sweetened and served over or blended with ice. -
RecipeShochu Watermelon Lemonade
Shochu is a Japanese or Korean spirit typically distilled from barley, sweet potatoes, or rice. It has a light, slightly sweet, nutty flavor. You can substitute vodka, if you like. -
RecipeWatermelon-Basil Water
Tempted by the colorful array of flavored waters at the supermarket? They're often just glorified soft drinks without the carbonation. It's much healthier (and less expensive) to make your own. In this version, a tart squeeze of lime and a floral hint of basil brighten up watermelon's natural sweetness.
