15 Juicy Watermelon Recipes

You haven't lived until you've tried this watermelon salad recipe! Juicy sweet watermelon is the perfect pair with salty feta cheese (really!). Other players? Cool cucumber, lemon zest and fresh basil. It's one of the most refreshing recipes to hit your plate! It takes only 10 minutes to throw together and is the perfect accessory to any barbecue or cookout.

Also try: Watermelon Feta Salad or Watermelon Salad with Mint

You absolutely must try summer’s best dessert: Watermelon Sorbet! Each bite is an explosion of pure juicy fruit flavor, with a smooth, frosty texture. Even better: it’s incredibly simple to blend up.

When it comes to summer drinks, there’s nothing better than a big pitcher of fresh squeezed lemonade. Lemonade with real lemons has tangy sweet flavor that’s unparalleled. Here’s summery spin that takes it up a notch: Watermelon Lemonade recipe! Grab a ripe, juicy melon and it’s absolute perfection paired with citrus.

This watermelon margarita recipe makes one bright pink, tangy, sweet, and salty cocktail. Basically, it's the perfect drink! It's zesty from the lime and has just the right amount of sweetness from the watermelon (there's no added sugar!). Instead of salting the rim, the drink itself is salted. This gives it a complexity in flavor that makes you want to keep drinking it: so beware!

Pairing watermelon with tomatoes, cucumbers, shallots and hot sauce might sound a bit unexpected, but it’s seriously good. This watermelon gazpacho recipe is as refreshing as that first splash into the pool on a 100 degree summer day! This chilled Spanish soup is just the right way to use watermelon. The savory ingredients are just the right balance for the sweet, and the hint of spice adds complexity without too much heat.

Here’s an icy treat that’s absolutely ideal for summer. Who needs ice cream when you can have a Watermelon Slushie? Blend ripe melon, lime and a little sweetener and you’ve got one deliciously refreshing sweet puree to sip. It’s a hit with adults and kids alike!

Here’s a deliciously refreshing summer recipe that you need…stat. It’s a bit of a crazy idea, but stick with us here: Watermelon Tequila Skewers! Yes, you’ll most often see watermelon and tequila paired in a cocktail (and who could turn down a watermelon margarita?). But sprinkle some over watermelon cubes and it’s absolute genius! Make them with just lime and mint as a non-alcoholic option, or split the batch and serve half sans tequila for the kiddos.

The minty Mojito is ideal for the season, with its bubbly, refreshing flavor. In fact, it’s one of the greatest cocktails of all time, in our opinion! So why not try a fruity watermelon spin? Add juicy watermelon to the mix and the delicately sweet flavor is simply outstanding.

What’s better for a hot summer afternoon than a cool glass sangria? Here’s a perfect fruity flavor for summer: watermelon sangria! While this flavor is not a traditional Spanish spin, it’s a deliciously sweet way to enjoy this summer fruit. This recipe made in the style of a traditional sangria: just sweet enough, with white wine, brandy, and of course: lots of watermelon!

Here’s a watermelon recipe that’s so refreshing, it immediately jumped to the top of our summer drinks list. Try this Watermelon Water! It’s similar to a Mexican agua fresca: fruit blended with water and a hint of sweetness. The moment you take an icy sip, you’ll be amazed! The beautiful nuanced sweetness of watermelon, lime juice and water makes absolute magic. 

Here’s a summer drink that’s full of big fruity flavor: the Watermelon Martini! This vodka martini is all about the watermelon, with a pure, refreshing flavor. It’s just sweet enough to let the fruit shine through, and it goes down pretty easy. Add that watermelon wedge garnish and it’s a great signature drink for a dinner party, or ideal for sipping by the pool. 

This 3-ingredient watermelon smoothie is juicy and lightly sweet! It's made using that tasty melon, along with with frozen strawberries and banana to make just the right texture. Watermelon is full of vitamins and nutrients, and its naturally sweet flavor adds a delicious, almost tropical flair to a smoothie.

Also try: Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie

Here's how to make watermelon juice! If you've got half of a watermelon to use up and not sure what to do (aside from thick slices!), this is a perfect use. You can get all the vitamins from this juicy fruit in liquid form! Simply blend up cubed watermelon and enjoy! Or try this variation with cucumber: Watermelon Cucumber Juice.

Watermelon is perfect for summery cocktail recipes! This vodka cocktail is ultra refreshing, featuring sweet watermelon, tangy lime, and vodka. Simply make up a batch of watermelon juice (see above), then mix it with vodka and lime in a cocktail shaker. Garnish with a watermelon wedge and it's perfect for entertaining!

Last up in our watermelon recipes: not into vodka? Then we'd suggest this watermelon cocktail with gin recipe! This gin cocktail tastes botanical from the gin and tangy from lemon. It’s seriously refreshing, and that little watermelon wedge garnish? Perfect for entertaining or casual drinks on the patio!