Watermelon Limeade

Blending chunks of watermelon and giving it a quick strain through cheesecloth yields a sweet liquid that is a perfect foil for tart lime juice.

Fresh Watermelon Sangria

Fresh watermelon adds delicate sweetness, and a squeeze of lime heightens the tartness of the white wine in this sangria.

Fresh Watermelon Margaritas

To get the watermelon flavor to really come through in this thirst-quencher, you'll whir an ample amount of ripe cubed melon (seedless is best) in a blender with a little kosher salt. Be sure to strain through a fine-mesh sieve to avoid any pulp in the drink.

Cinnamon-Tamarind Margarita

This margarita is super tart and fresh, with the slightly earthy notes of tamarind and cinnamon coming through. Use a good 100% agave tequila, blanco or reposado. The spice of the tequila echoes beautifully though this cocktail, and a little Cointreau adds a hint of orangey sweetness.

Watermelon-Mint Shrub with Watermelon Spoom

Shrubs have been gaining in popularity lately. An old-timey way of preserving, they generally involve fruit, sugar and vinegar, and make quite a refreshing beverage if well-balanced.

Watermelon Sorbet

Light, bright watermelon becomes a scoopable ice, with roasty, bittersweet cocoa nibs subbing for seeds.

Spicy Pineapple-Cucumber Sangrita

Combine cooling cucumber with tangy pineapple to make this tropical version of sangrita, a traditional accompaniment to good sipping tequila.

Watermelon-Mint Lemonade

Blended watermelons provide most of the liquid for this light and refreshing lemonade.

Fizzy Ginger Cocktail With Pickled Watermelon Rind

Watermelon rind finds a new life as a tender-crisp cocktail garnish in this sparkling sweet and spicy cocktail.

Easy Summer Cocktail: Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri

Cool off with a frozen watermelon daiquiri! This easy summer cocktail is perfect for entertaining. Non-alcoholic variation included!