Welcome to our collection of sweet, boozy, and non-alcoholic watermelon recipes, perfect for celebrating National Watermelon Month this July!
As the sun blazes down, there's no better way to cool off than with the refreshing taste of watermelon!
From boozy cocktails, to refreshing, non alcoholic beverages, and delectable desserts, these recipes are designed to make your summer gatherings even more special. So, grab a watermelon and get ready to dive into these irresistible treats!
🍉 When is National Watermelon Day?
July is the perfect time to celebrate National Watermelon Month, an entire month dedicated to this juicy, refreshing fruit that epitomizes summer. As the temperatures soar, there's nothing quite like indulging in watermelon's sweet, hydrating goodness.
However, while July is all about savoring this delightful fruit, it's interesting to note that National Watermelon Day itself is actually on August 3rd. This gives us an extra reason to continue enjoying watermelon well into the next month!
🍉 How to tell a Good Watermelon from a Bad Watermelon?
- Look for a Uniform Shape: A good watermelon is symmetrical and uniform in shape, whether round or oval.
- Check the Field Spot: The yellow spot where the melon sat on the ground indicates ripeness.
- Inspect the Skin: The skin should be dull, not shiny, and free from major bruises or cuts.
- Knock on It: A ripe watermelon will sound hollow when tapped.
- Feel the Weight: A good watermelon feels heavy for its size, indicating it’s full of water and juice.
These tips will help you pick a sweet, ripe, juicy watermelon.
🍉 Why are Watermelons so Awesome?
Watermelons are truly awesome for a multitude of reasons.
- First, their high water content makes them incredibly hydrating, perfect for hot summer days.
- They're also packed with vitamins A, B6, and C, offering a nutritious boost with every bite.
- The vibrant red color of watermelon flesh is due to lycopene, a powerful antioxidant known for its health benefits.
- Beyond their nutritional value, watermelons are incredibly versatile in the kitchen, lending themselves to a wide range of recipes, from refreshing drinks to innovative desserts.
- Plus, their natural sweetness makes them a favorite among all ages!
🍉 36 Recipes to Celebrate National Watermelon Month
🍉 Drinks with Watermelon
This watermelon spritz with prosecco is a variation of our white wine-based watermelon spritzer. It is super refreshing but not as zesty because of the lack of lemon juice.
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Enjoy a burst of hydration with this fizzy watermelon slushie! Enjoy as-is or spiked, it’s the perfect way to cool down on a summer day.
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Watermelon sangria is a refreshing adult beverage made with fresh watermelon juice, white wine, and fresh fruits, sweetened with a honey-mint simple syrup.
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A refreshing watermelon martini made with smooth vodka, homemade watermelon syrup, and premium dry vermouth. Combine all ingredients in a well-chilled mixing glass, add ice, and stir smoothly. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a fresh watermelon slice for a perfect summer cocktail.
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Nothing refreshes and quenches thirst better on a hot summer day than sweet, chilled Watermelon Agua Fresca.
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Make this easy Watermelon Mocktail with mint and lime on a hot day! This non-alcoholic drink is sweet, fizzy and so refreshing!
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This refreshing watermelon spritzer cocktail with white wine is the perfect drink for hot summer days. The added lemon juice makes it extra tangy!
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A Watermelon Gimlet cocktail is the perfect summer drink! Easy to make, and just 3 ingredients, this gin cocktail is tasty and refreshing!
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Kick up your cocktails and desserts with this easy-to-make watermelon syrup. Check out those two easy recipe versions that will create a vibrant, flavorful watermelon syrup!
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Introducing the Easy Watermelon Vodka Cocktail: the ultimate thirst-quencher that screams summer in every sip!
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This watermelon electrolyte drink is the best homemade electrolyte drink recipe for staying hydrated all year long! Give this easy DIY sports drink recipe a try!
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Sweet & spicy Mexican Candy Cocktail jello shots with watermelon jello, tequila and Tajin are the best tasty treat for 5 de Mayo and summer parties!
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These Watermelon Margaritas are easy, refreshing, and mouthwatering! Perfect for all your summer gatherings or just for sipping on the porch.
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This juice is a refreshing and delicious juice made with apple, cucumber, watermelon, citrus, and strawberries.
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Tasty and satisfying homemade watermelon iced tea is the summer cooler drink you need! Add fresh watermelon juice and cold tea to make this!
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This Watermelon Dreams Cocktail is a vodka, watermelon mint simple syrup, Prosecco drink with a little surprise for the perfect summer sip!
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This summer cocktail combines a classic whiskey sour with sweet juicy watermelon. A delicious and unique mixed drink with a pink hue.
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Watermelon Frosé is a flavorful twist on the trendy Frosé cocktail. Juicy fresh watermelon and tangy lime add a summer time flavor to our frozen rose recipe.
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This delicious watermelon cocktail is made with fresh-juiced or store bought watermelon juice, mint, basil, and light rum. It’s the perfect light summer cocktail, and it’s super easy to make.
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Learn how to make this easy homemade kiwi watermelon slushie. Fresh watermelon and kiwi fruit in each sip!
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Easy and refreshing Strawberry Watermelon Rosé Sangria that’s ready in 20 minutes! This light, fruity, and tangy cocktail is perfect for hot summer days.
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These refreshing 3-ingredient summer cocktails are easy to make and so thirst quenching. Fresh watermelon, white wine and ice are all you need!
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Don’t waste that watermelon juice that collects when you cut up a whole melon ... Use it to whip up an easy Watermelon Mojito instead! It’s certainly a tasty way to enjoy summer’s watermelon.
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🍉 Desserts with Watermelon
Make some delicious homemade watermelon popsicles to cool off on a hot summer day. Way better than anything you could buy a the store!
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This super cute watermelon pizza is a great healthy snack! Kids and adults alike will love this fruit pizza with yogurt and berries.
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Watermelon Cake: Juicy watermelon ‘cake’ topped with sweetened whipped cream and tart berries.
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Watermelon Jam without added pectin, tastes and looks like summer with its beautiful vibrant pink colour! You can make it 2 ways, with or without white rum!
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This Summer Watermelon Pie Recipe makes the perfect sweet dessert for those long, hot summer days when you need something refreshing!
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These watermelon lollies are healthy, thirst-quenching and perfect during summer for both kids and grown-ups alike.
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Watermelon rosé granita calls for just four ingredients and is the perfect boozy yet refreshing summer treat.
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Deliciously refreshing, this Watermelon Chia Parfait is a light and tasty dessert or a snack.
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Watermelon Popsicles have to be the easiest recipe ever! They are a delicious and refreshing summer snack or dessert with just two ingredients - fresh watermelon and frozen lemonade concentrate!
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This watermelon sorbet is made with fresh watermelon, lemon juice, and mint, and is churned in an ice cream machine for a light and refreshing summer treat.
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This Watermelon Fudge recipe is not only super cute to look at but it’s also super tasty, too! One bite of this fudge and you’re going to forget all about any of your other summer treats.
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Easy homemade watermelon popsicles, only three ingredients. Healthy and delicious frozen treats that look like a slice of fresh watermelon.
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You’ll be blown away at the flavor of these pineapple watermelon popsicles - no added sugar needed and allergen friendly!
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Juyali says
Amazing array of watermelon recipes. It’s my daughter’s favorite fruit. I made her the watermelon pizza so far. Some of my favorites are the “watermelon strawberry rosé sangria” and the “wine slushies”. Amazing!
I am bookmarking this post. Thanks for the great list of recipes!! 😊
Nora says
Thank you so much, Juyali! I am so happy you like it!
Ashley says
Love all these great watermelon ideas! Can't wait to try so many of them--especially the Watermelon Wine Slushies!
Nora says
Thank you, Ashley!
Sonja says
Just what I needed to use up the half watermelon in my fridge. So many great recipes. My favourite was the watermelon Sangria. And the fudge really surprised me.
Nora says
Thank you, Sonja!