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Refreshing Watermelon Cocktails

June 6, 2016
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Ah, watermelon…that sweet and refreshing summer fruit. On a hot day, nothing hits the spot like watermelon that has been iced down all day, just waiting to be cut and enjoyed. But if you’re ready to take your watermelon game to the next level, here are some delicious cocktails honoring this vibrant and juicy fruit. For the recipes that call for frozen watermelon, cube the melon, remove all seeds, and place in a single layer on a baking sheet in the freezer for a couple of hours until frozen.
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Photo: Chris M. Rogers; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Honeysuckle Watermelon Cocktail

Blend or process 8 cups seeded and cubed fresh watermelon until smooth, then pour into a pitcher through a mesh strainer. Add the following ingredients, mix, and serve with garnish of lime slices, watermelon slices, or fresh mint sprigs.
  • 1 cup honeysuckle vodka
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups lemon-lime soft drink

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Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Watermelon Bellini

Rub the rims of champagne glasses with a lime wedge and dip the rims in coarse sugar to coat. Blend or process the following ingredients.
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 3 cups frozen watermelon
  • 1 cup sparkling wine, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • pinch of salt
Top off with an additional splash of sparkling wine and serve with garnish of a watermelon slice.

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Photo: Southern Living
Photo: Southern Living

Watermelon Mint Margaritas

Rub the rim of cocktail glasses with a lime wedge and dip the rims in coarse sugar to coat. Blend or process the following ingredients and serve with a garnish of fresh mint.
  • 4 cups frozen watermelon
  • 1/2 cup tequila*
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime rind
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
*For a kid-friendly version, substitute tequila with orange juice or apple juice. .   .   .
Photo: Lee Harrleson; Styling: Virginia Cravens
Photo: Lee Harrleson; Styling: Virginia Cravens

Slushy Watermelon Mojitos

Blend or process the following ingredients and serve with a garnish of fresh mint sprigs or lime slices.
  • 5 cups frozen watermelon
  • 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
  • 3/4 cup white rum
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 (6-oz) can frozen limeade concentrate, undiluted

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Recipes and photos courtesy of time inc.

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