Celebrate one of summer’s best kind of produce: sweet and juicy melons. From watermelon to cantaloupe to honeydew, these flavorful fruits are a staple of the season. You can enjoy the versatile melon in so many ways beyond eating the fruit itself, from savory salads to spicy cocktails.
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Watermelon Agua Fresca is the most refreshing way to cool off on a hot summer day. Make this non-alcoholic drink in your blender with fresh melon (watermelon, honeydew or cantaloupe) and you’ll have a crushable, flavorful beverage ready in minutes.
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Melon Mimosas
Hosting summer brunch? This occasion calls for fresh Watermelon Mimosas! These bright and bubbly cocktails are colorful and full of sweet melon flavor.
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Watermelon Simple Syrup
Grab that juicy, ripe watermelon and turn it into the most flavorful watermelon simple syrup. It’s a sweet taste of summertime in a jar. Use it in cocktails, desserts and salad dressings, or even mix it into your morning yogurt.
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Cantaloupe Cucumber Salad
This delicious Melon Salad features cucumbers, mozzarella, fresh mint and salty prosciutto. It’s perfect for picnics, cookouts and barbecues.
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Mexican Candy Shot
Spice up your next party with a delicious and unique Mexican Candy Shot, inspired by the popular paleta candy enjoyed in Mexico. Tajín, a chili-lime seasoning, adds spiced flavor to the rim of this watermelon sipper.
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Watermelon Margaritas
Throw a picturesque party and enjoy the last few drops of summer with a pitcher of Watermelon Margaritas. These gorgeous pink drinks are made with tequila and real melon for a fresh and flavorful cocktail.
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Watermelon Blue Cheese Salad
Fresh watermelon isn’t just for dessert. Try it on a refreshing salad with radishes and blue cheese. (Substitute goat cheese or feta if blue cheese isn’t your thing.) It’s a creative take on a boring old salad.
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Tequila Mockingbird
The Tequila Mockingbird is a vibrant cocktail that blends tequila, jalapeño, lime juice and watermelon into a refreshing summer drink. It’s sweet with a little spicy bite, and oh-so-delicious.
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Midori Sour
Shake up your summer with a refreshing Midori Sour! Mix Japanese melon liqueur with lemon juice and soda for a sweet, tangy refreshing flavor.
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Watermelon Lemonade
This Watermelon Lemonade has the most amazing flavor. Sweet watermelon is the perfect match for tangy lemons. It’s the perfect refreshing summer beverage that is so easy to make!
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Watermelon Mojito
Beat the summer heat with a refreshing Watermelon Mojito. This quaffable cocktail combines the sweetness of fresh watermelon with the cool and bright flavors of mint, lime and rum.
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