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9 Watermelon Cocktail Recipes To Make All Summer Long

Jenna Sims, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
By Jenna Sims May 05, 2021
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Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

When thinking about the best parts of summertime in the South, in-season watermelon is one of the things we always look forward to. It's a fan-favorite fruit that always makes an appearance poolside, on the beach, or by the lake. While fresh watermelon is certainly good enough to eat on its own, we are always looking for more way to enjoy summer's favorite melon. These watermelon cocktails are surprisingly easy to make, pretty to look at, and delicious to sip. Whether you prefer tequila, vodka, rum, or bourbon, there is a watermelon cocktail recipe on this list to fit your preference. 

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Spicy Watermelon Refresher

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Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Spicy Watermelon Refresher

A serrano chile adds just the right amount of spice and seltzer water adds a fizzy texture to this watermelon cocktail. 

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Recipe: Watermelon Lemonade

If you're looking for a refreshing party drink that guests of all ages can enjoy, try this watermelon lemonade that can be served with or without vodka. 

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Recipe: Watermelon Sangria

This big-batch cocktail includes an entire bottle of both still and sparkling rosé wines.

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Recipe: Watermelon Margaritas

Watermelon simple syrup is easy to make and is the secret to making the best watermelon margarita on the rocks. 

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Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Watermelon Ginger Mojito

You can substitute ginger ale for the ginger beer if you prefer a milder taste.

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Recipe: Watermelon-Tomato Cooler

Watermelon combined with tomatoes creates a sweeter take on the classic Bloody Mary.

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Chadwick Boyd’s Watermelon Derby Juleps
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Recipe: Watermelon Julep

Frozen watermelon replaces shaved ice in this summer-ready take on the classic Derby drink.

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Honeysuckle Watermelon Cocktail

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Recipe: Honeysuckle Watermelon Cocktail

Honeysuckle and watermelon are two signs of summer in the South so we combined them both into one sweet cocktail. 

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Punch and Cocktail Summer Drink Recipes: Watermelon-Mint Margaritas
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Recipe: Watermelon Mint Margaritas

Freezing the watermelon gives this sipper the texture of a frozen margarita while also adding plenty of fresh flavor. 

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