10 Cold Drinks for Hot Summer Days
We’re watermelon obsessed right now. My kids can’t get enough of it and I’m putting slices in my water bottle for extra flavor. My girlfriends have even pulled out the blender to whip up watermelon poolside cocktails!
I was so inspired, that I’m sharing my top 10 favorite Watermelon drinks that can be made as Cocktails or without the booze for low calorie Mocktails! Next to cucumber, watermelon may be my favorite drink ingredient because of the fresh flavor. You can even get your herb garden involved with mint and basil! With our without alcohol, you’ll love how refreshed each of these drinks makes you feel – like a little vacation in a glass!
1. Frozen Watermelon Moscow Mule
Crisp ginger beer and lime juice are blended with the subtle flavors of watermelon and spiked with vodka to create a smooth, blended cocktail that’s sure to keep you cool.
Find the recipe here: Simply Whisked’s Frozen Watermelon Moscow Mule
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2. Vodka Watermelon Cooler
Watermelon, lime, honey and mint come together (with vodka) in this simple, but refreshing watermelon cooler.
Find the recipe here: Jennifer Meyering’s Vodka Watermelon Cooler
3. Watermelon Mint Mojito
If you have a mint plant, you likely have enough mint for the entire neighborhood. So have the neighbors over for happy hour and serve these beautiful, refreshing mojitos!
Find the recipe here: Creative Culinary’s Watermelon Mint Mojitos
4. Watermelon-Basil Mezcal Margarita
My number one tip to making a simple cocktail feel fancy? Fresh herbs. They look beautiful and add a layer of flavor complexity that can’t be replicated.
Find the recipe here: Domesticate Me’s Watermelon-Basil Mezcal Margarita
5. Watermelon Frosé
One part wine, one part watermelon slush. Nothing cooler on a hot, summer day.
Find the recipe here: Inquiring Chef’s Watermelon Frosé
6. Watermelon Sangria
This light sangria brings together watermelon, berries, citrus (whatever fruit you enjoy) with white wine and your favorite spirits!
Find the recipe here: Real House Moms’ Watermelon Sangria
7. Watermelon Cocktail
Made from scratch using watermelon juice, lime juice, vodka, and triple sec, this Watermelon Cocktail is light and so refreshing.
Find the recipe here: The Toasty Kitchen’s Watermelon Cocktail
8. Watermelon Mint Lemonade
A favorite Mocktail, this Watermelon Lemonade can also be spiked with vodka or rum or dressed up with strawberries, mint or lime.
Find the recipe here: Midget Momma’s Watermelon Lemonade
9. Watermelon Cucumber Mojito
The ultimate in refreshing flavor combos, watermelon & cucumber are so light and you’ll feel instantly hydrated!
Find the recipe here: Mommy’s Kitchen’s Watermelon Cucumber Mojito
10. Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie
A healthy mocktail that doubles as lunch? Yes, please!
Find the recipe here: Little Sunny Kitchen’s Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie
Whether you’re enjoying cocktails by the pool with your girlfriends, or smoothies in the backyards with your kids, these watermelon cocktails will leave you feeling cool and refreshed on these hot summer afternoons!
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