20 Watermelon Drinks to Sip on a Blistering Hot Day
Refreshing margaritas, sangria, and sweet tea.
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The weather is heating up, so cool down with one of these refreshing ice-cold watermelon drinks! Of all the seasonal flavors that summer brings, juicy, sweet, drip-down-your-chin watermelon may just be the best of all. And while it's delicious by the slice, this summer fruit is especially scrumptious blended into fruit cocktails, frozen drinks, and pitchers of sweet tea. Here, you'll find all the delicious watermelon drink recipes to make and sip on a hot day.
These summer cocktail ideas and family-friendly beverages pair perfectly with everyone's favorite grilling recipes at your next barbecue and they make especially fun 4th of July drinks! While there are lots of things to love about these summer drink recipes, the best part is how easy they are to make. Most of these ideas start with watermelon juice which could not be simpler to whip up—just toss chunks of the fruit in the blender.
Creamy smoothies, melon-infused margaritas, sangria—this is just a taste of what you'll find here. If you're after watermelon cocktail recipes or watermelon mixed drinks, there are so many to choose from. Try making Ree Drummond's watermelon wine cooler or frozen watermelon sangria. Or, if you want alcohol-free drinks for the kids to go along with your delicious summer recipes, check out the watermelon margarita mocktails or watermelon lemonade. Your next barbecue is going to be a hit thanks to these delicious fruity watermelon recipes.
Watermelon Margarita
This refreshing margarita is the ultimate summer cocktail to shake up. If you like a salty rim, give it a kick by using a combination of salt, sugar, and Tajin!
Get the Watermelon Margarita recipe.
Watermelon Sweet Tea
Put a twist on your sweet tea with fresh mint and watermelon. Even the "ice cubes" are frozen watermelon for extra flavor! Enjoy it during your next cookout or while relaxing in the sun.
Get Ree's Watermelon Sweet Tea recipe.
Watermelon Wine Coolers
Need to mix a cocktail for a crowd? Your favorite bottle of rosé can be turned into a sweet and summery wine cooler. With just three ingredients, it's the easiest choice for a cookout with wine lovers.
Get Ree's Watermelon Wine Coolers recipe.
Watermelon Sangria
Watermelon sangria is pure summer. You can munch on the fruit after it has infused the wine—it's a tasty, boozy treat! All you need are three ingredients.
Get Ree's Watermelon Sangria recipe.
Red, White and Blue Cocktail
Naturally, these patriotic cocktails are perfect for the 4th of July, but you can drink them all summer long. They're like a watermelon margarita with a pop of honeydew.
Get the Red, White and Blue Cocktail recipe.
Watermelon Raspberry Frozen Sangria
Frozen cocktails are just so satisfying. This slushy version of sangria is a bit easier than your traditional recipe because you don't have to wait for the fruit to infuse.
Get Ree's Watermelon Raspberry Frozen Sangria recipe.
Watermelon Smoothie
For an easy breakfast or an afternoon snack on a hot summer day, blend up this watermelon smoothie. In addition to watermelon, it has sweet strawberries and banana, creamy yogurt, and a hint of lime juice.
Get the Watermelon Smoothie recipe.
Watermelon Margarita Mocktails
Give your margs a pretty pink hue with blended watermelon! A pink Himalayan salt rim is a tasty final touch.
Melon Spritzers
While honeydew may play the staring role in this sweet summery beverage, watermelon is the must-have sidekick that ties it all together. So grab that melon baller and serve 'em up!
Get Ree's Melon Spritzers recipe.
Watermelon Frosé
If you love classic strawberry frosé, you'll want to dive into a glass of this watermelon version asap. It requires just a few ingredients and is super refreshing on a hot day!
Watermelon Mimosa
Give your favorite brunch beverage a summer boost with fresh watermelon. Just blend up watermelon, strain the juice, and combine it with champagne. It's as easy as that!
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Enjoy all the fresh flavors of summer with this agua fresca that uses watermelon.
Get the Watermelon Agua Fresca recipe at Mexican Made Meatless.
Vodka Watermelon Cooler
Pair fresh watermelon and watermelon vodka for a simple cocktail that's great for the 4th of July.
Get the Vodka Watermelon Cooler recipe at Jennifer Meyering.
Watermelon Shandy
Prefer beer over wine or liquor? Use your favorite wheat brew to create this sweet watermelon concoction.
Watermelon Cucumber Mint Juice
This watermelon, cucumber, and mint juice is the perfect light sip to enjoy with lunch.
Get the Watermelon Cucumber Mint Juice recipe at Orchids + Sweet Tea.
Watermelon Martini
Using cucumber makes this watermelon martini even more light and refreshing!
Watermelon Cosmo
If you're feeling a little fancy, this watermelon-infused cosmopolitan is for you. Garnish with melon cubes for a pretty effect.
Watermelon Mojito Cooler
This watermelon mojito cooler is an ultra-refreshing alternative to the classic strawberry daiquiri. You can omit the rum to make it alcohol-free!
Watermelon Lemonade
The only thing better than a tall glass of lemonade is one with watermelon juice, and a cute striped straw!
Watermelon Punch
Serve a batch of this punch at your next backyard party. It will disappear sooner than you think!
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