70+ Refreshing Watermelon Recipes for Summer

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Watermelon is the ultimate summer fruit. Not only is a slice of cold watermelon healthy, low-calorie, and packed with nutrients, but it is absolute perfection on a hot day. Still, if you struggle to finish a whole melon before it spoils, you aren’t alone. Instead of letting it go to waste, I searched the internet for the best ways to use it up. Here are some of the most refreshing watermelon recipes you absolutely need to make this summer!

Homemade watermelon popsicles with cut watermelon and lime in the background with text 70+ Refreshing Watermelon Recipes for Summer

Watermelon Mocktails and Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Hwachae Recipe

This refreshing Korean watermelon punch, called hwachae, is so fun to make and full of tasty ingredients – perfect for a warm day!

Watermelon Mojito Mocktail

Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time to start making fun summertime drinks. This Watermelon Mojito Mocktail is perfect to enjoy while you sit beside the pool. For more drink inspiration, check out

Easy Frozen Watermelon Margarita Mocktail

This easy recipe for frozen watermelon margarita mocktails makes a pitcher of this delicious drink. You get a non alcoholic watermelon slushie!

Summer Watermelon Punch Recipe – Dash of Jazz

My watermelon punch recipe comes together in five minutes with simple ingredients for an ultra-refreshing sip that’s perfect for your summer parties.

Watermelon peach mocktail

Celebrate summer with this Watermelon Peach Mocktail. A refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage that’s perfect for hot days and gatherings.

5-Minute Summer Watermelon Spritz Mocktail | GIRLS WHO EAT

We are big fans of watermelon juice because it’s extremely hydrating and is so sweet in season so we decided to make a refreshing spritz mocktail. If you want something refreshing that takes 5 minutes then this recipe is for you. 

Sparkling Watermelon Lime Mocktail

This sparkling watermelon lime mocktail is the perfect refreshing drink for summer. With watermelon, lime juice, soda water and mint.

Watermelon Paloma Mocktail Recipe – Savory Spin

Deliciously intoxicating but not inebriating, this sweet, sour, spicy Watermelon Paloma Mocktail is a refreshing addition to any gathering.

Healthy Watermelon Slushie Recipe

Cool off on those warm summer days with a perfectly refreshing healthy homemade watermelon slushie. Dice up watermelon into 1″ squares and freeze. Add all ingredients to your blender.

Frozen Watermelon Lemonade Recipe

Frozen Watermelon Lemonade is so easy to make! I used a homemade lemonade but you are welcome to use store bought for these watermelon lemonade slushies.

Fresh Watermelon Limeade – thegirlskitchen

Finding a refreshing drink that’s both tasty and natural during those hot summer months can feel impossible. After all, most store-bought limeades are loaded

Watermelon Mint Mocktail Refreshing and Easy Drink

Watermelon Mint Mocktail ready in minutes! Refreshing, simple, and perfect for warm days. Discover the recipe today!

Watermelon Mocktail – Cheerful Choices

This hydrating Watermelon Mocktail contains watermelon, limes, and coconut water. Top it off with sparkling water and garnish with fresh mint.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Watermelon Mint Lemonade

This sweet and refreshing watermelon mint lemonade is a summer staple at Chick-fil-A but you can make it at home with just 4 ingredients!

Easy Watermelon Water (Agua de Sandia)

Watermelon Water is light and refreshing Agua de Sandia, originating from Mexico. Watermelon, water, and a bit of sugar make it perfect for summer.

4-ingredient Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade Refresher – rachLmansfield

This Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade is a delicious hydrating refresher that’s made with just 4 ingredients. Great as a mocktail or cocktail!

Copycat Starbucks Watermelon Refresher

A quick 3-ingredient recipe for this thirst-quenching summer drink, our Copycat Starbucks Watermelon Refresher is destined to be a new summer favorite with it’s delightful yet unexpected combination of summer flavors that yield a sweet, crisp and utterly refreshing drink.

Watermelon Lemonade (3 Ingredients, No Juicer!)

This easy watermelon lemonade recipe is perfect for summer for hydration and to use up leftover watermelon from your summer parties.  No juicer is needed to make this refreshing beverage. 

{Kid-Friendly} Watermelon Slush

{Kid-Friendly} Watermelon Slush is not only super tasty, it’s super easy to make, too. The kids will love to help make … and enjoy … this perfect-for-warm-weather-sipping slush!

Easy Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe

Learn how to make a Watermelon Agua Fresca! This delicious Mexican Watermelon Water drink recipe is quick, easy to make, and super tasty!

Refreshing Watermelon Slushie Recipe Ready in Just 5 Minutes

This refreshing Watermelon slushie recipe is your ticket to an instant vacation in a glass, bursting with the sweet, juicy … learn more

Watermelon Lemonade Recipe

Fresh, fruity, refreshing Watermelon Lemonade is the ultimate warm weather drink! This pretty pink drink is a fruity beverage that’s really pretty simple to make, with only 3 ingredients + water and ice. It’s awesome

Agua Fresca Recipe. The Easy Mexican Watermelon Water That Carries an Empire

Five minutes, one blender, and a drink the Aztecs were making on the canals of Tenochtitlán six hundred years ago.

Watermelon Acai Hydration Smoothie | Organic Valley

This smoothie is the perfect hydrating smoothie for the summer! Watermelon and strawberries each contain 92% of their volume in water as well as provide your body with vitamins and minerals for hydration. Acai berries are a nutrient-dense “super berry” loaded with antioxidants, and the addition of cow’s milk instead of a plant-based milk further boosts the nutritional and hydrating properties of this smoothie.

Homemade Watermelon Lemonade

Treat yourself … this easy, homemade Watermelon Lemonade is the ultimate summer drink, and it takes minutes to make!

Fresh Watermelon Lemonade

How to make the best watermelon lemonade. Refreshing and easy recipe! Add sparkling water or vodka for a twist.

Irresistible Watermelon Refresher – A Delicious Summer Drink

Quench your thirst with a Watermelon Refresher! This easy, homemade drink replicates Starbucks’ favorite in just 10 minutes.

Mexican Watermelon Cooler Recipe

My family have been drinking this Mexican watermelon cooler for generations, long before it became fashionable. Watermelon season is here, so be sure to enjoy our recipe for our family’s refreshing, non-alcoholic, traditional agua fresca.

Watermelon Limeade Recipe | Easy & Refreshing Summer Drink

Watermelon limeade is the ultimate summer drink. Made with fresh lime and juicy melon, it’s easy, vibrant, and full of flavor.

Refreshing Watermelon Mint Mojito Mocktail

This watermelon mint mojito is fruity, minty, and completely alcohol-free. Fresh watermelon puree and muddled mint in under 10 minutes.

Watermelon Cocktails (Alcoholic Drinks)

Watermelon Frosé (Frozen Rosé Recipe) – Evolving Table

Watermelon Frosé is a blend of frozen rosé wine, fresh watermelon, mint, and honey that makes the perfect simple Summer cocktail recipe!

Watermelon Bellini

Crafting cocktails is always a pleasure, especially when they’re as refreshing as the Watermelon Bellini. This drink is a favorite because it blends sweet, juicy watermelon with the lively zing of lime and Prosecco. It’s simple yet wonderfully refreshing, making it perfect for cooling down on a hot day or adding a splash of color

Easy Summer Watermelon Sangria – The Salty Marshmallow

Easy Summer Watermelon Sangria is the ultimate refreshing summer cocktail!  Sangria made easy with white wine, vodka, lime juice, and sugar, packed full of delicious watermelon flavor!

Smoky Watermelon Lemon Margarita.

Smoky Watermelon Lemon Margarita…the quick, easy + refreshing summer margarita. Finish with a salty chili lemon rimmed glass for that extra special touch!

Watermelon Cocktail with Sparkling Wine

The perfect 4th of July or summertime cocktail. Made with fresh watermelon, mint, and sparkling wine. Festive, fresh, and delicious.

Watermelon Tequila Punch – What’s Gaby Cooking

Grab this super summery recipe for Watermelon Tequila Punch and you’re batch cocktail game will never be stronger!

Your Best Summer Cocktail Has Arrived: Watermelon Whiskey Cocktail

Make your next summer cocktail this easy and vibrant watermelon whiskey cocktail – a simple sour with a surge of summer’s watermelon flavor.

Watermelon Limeade Cocktail – The Defined Dish – Recipes

This Watermelon Limeade Cocktail is absolutely DELICIOUS and oh-so refreshing. Throw it all in the blender, blend away and serve on ice. Cheers!

Watermelon mojito – Caroline’s Cooking

This watermelon mojito is the perfect warm-weather cocktail – colorful, refreshing & easy to make too. You’ll be sipping them all summer long.

Fresh Watermelon Vodka Cocktail – Eat With Clarity

These vodka watermelon cocktails are the perfect summer drink. Made with just a few simple ingredients and ready in 5 minutes!

Pitcher Watermelon Blueberry Vodka Smash | Elise Tries to Cook

Light & fruit-forward, this pitcher Blueberry Watermelon Vodka Smash is easy & packed with flavor! This watermelon vodka punch is the best to make for a crowd!

Watermelon and Strawberry Martini Recipe – Perfect for Wimbledon

Cool down this summer with my fresh and fruity Watermelon and Strawberry Martini. Simple to make and easy to sip. Made with vodka.

Watermelon Margarita (Tequila Cocktail) – Elavegan

This 4-ingredient watermelon margarita is light, refreshing, fruity, and the perfect summery tequila cocktail for watermelon lovers!

Enjoy Tequila Watermelon Patio Punch, a cocktail made with PATRÓN Silver.

The crowd will go wild for this fruity and citrusy modern cocktail that’s made in a batch using a full watermelon.

Spicy Watermelon Cocktail with Pineapple and Jalapeño

Summer is the perfect time to share this lightly sweet and slightly spicy watermelon cocktail with your friends. This easy recipe is made with pineapple and jalapeño-infused Casamigos Blanco Tequila.

Watermelon Sugar High: Our Favorite Summertime Tequila Cocktail Recipe

Move over, margaritas! This refreshing watermelon cocktail made with fresh mint, lime, & tequila is the perfect way to cool off this summer.

Watermelon Dessert Recipes

Easy Watermelon Dole Whip

This Watermelon Dole Whip is a luscious, creamy no-bake treat that’s so easy to make! It’s a light, fruity dessert perfect for summer.

Watermelon Fruit Leather

Watermelon Fruit Leathers are the perfect healthy treat this summer & you only need 2 ingredients!

Watermelon Syrup Recipe

Watermelon Syrup Recipe is a great way to sweeten your summer cocktails. Using fresh watermelon juice and sugar, this simple recipe adds flavor and color to delicious drinks!

Mini Watermelon Cakes

Easy Mini Watermelon Cakes are a great healthy dessert and a patriotic dessert – plus instructions for how to cut a watermelon

Luscious Watermelon Cobbler – (Delightfully Refreshing!) – Heather Lucille’s Kitchen

Warm syrupy watermelon encased in a fluffy dough topped with crispy crust! This cobbler is delightfully refreshing!

Watermelon Whip {3 ingredients}

Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh fruit flavor, this 3-ingredient Watermelon Whip is the ultimate frozen watermelon dessert for summer. It’s light, naturally sweet, and comes together in minutes—no ice cream maker needed!

Sicilian Watermelon Pudding (Gelo di Melone)

Sicilian watermelon pudding is an easy dessert with a silky texture and fresh, fruity flavor. It’s the perfect, just-sweet-enough ending for hearty, heavy meals.

Watermelon Pie: Indulge in This Refreshing Summer Treat

Experience the deliciousness of Watermelon Pie! This refreshing dessert is perfect for summer gatherings. Discover the recipe today!

Watermelon and Tajin – House of Yumm

Sweet, spicy and tart, this Watermelon and Tajin is a vibrant snack that screams summer! Fresh juicy watermelon is drizzled in a sweet, tart chamoy sauce and sprinkled with tangy Tajin.

Easy Watermelon Popsicle Recipe – Alice and Lois

Here’s a way to cool off, our Easy Watermelon Popsicle Recipe! These popsicles are so simple to make, and the whole family will love them!

3-Ingredient Delicious Watermelon Granita Recipe!

I often make this Watermelon Granita when the heat starts to feel a bit too much and I want something light and cooling. It’s a simple mix of watermelon, a

Watermelon Pizza – The Ultimate Summer Snack!

Watermelon Pizza is the perfect treat for a hot summer day! Watermelon wedges are topped with a simple cream cheese glaze and a variety of fresh fruit. The perfect hand-held poolside snack!

Refreshing No-Bake Watermelon Cheesecake Recipe

Looking for a dessert that screams summer? This No-Bake Watermelon Cheesecake is just the thing you need! It’s not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to whip up. Perfect for hot days, backyard barbecues, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests without turning on the oven. Imagine creamy cheesecake filling resting

Easy Watermelon Ice Cream | Everyday Family Cooking

Cool off this summer with my easy 3-ingredient watermelon ice cream! No churn needed — just fresh fruit, condensed milk, and a blender!

Watermelon Sorbet Recipe

Summertime and watermelon go hand in hand. On the hottest summer days, this delicious and easy Watermelon Sorbet is the perfect dessert choice!

Delicious Watermelon Mochi: A Guilt-Free Summer Snack

Advertisement There’s something magical about summer’s bounty, and what better way to capture that than with Watermelon Mochi? This three-ingredient wonder is not only a delightful vegan and gluten-free treat … Read more

Watermelon Lime Granita

This watermelon lime granita is a simple, refreshing and healthier summer treat to help you beat the heat. I do my grocery shopping on Mondays. In the morning I sleepily menu plan and make lists while

Grilled Watermelon

Smoky, sweet, and juicy grilled watermelon garnished with lime, mint, and a drizzle of honey! This simple side dish is a summer favorite!

No-Bake Watermelon Pie: An Easy Summer Dessert Recipe

Enjoy No-Bake Watermelon Pie, an easy summer dessert featuring watermelon Jell-O, Cool Whip, and graham cracker crust. Perfect for warm days!

Watermelon Fruit Cake | The Bewitchin’ Kitchen

Serve Watermelon Fruit Cake as a healthy alternative to classic bakery treats. It’s suitable for any occasion!

Watermelon Pizza Recipe (Easy No-Bake Summer Dessert)

Make watermelon pizza in minutes with fresh fruit and creamy toppings. A fun no-bake summer dessert that’s perfect for kids, parties, and cookouts.

ONE Ingredient All Natural Sorbet – A Snack to Feel Good About!

Finally! A dessert to satisfy your late night sweet tooth you can feel GOOD about.No more guilt, undoing your day’s work, or feeling too full before bedtime

Watermelon Cheesecake Bars with Lime Crust

Watermelon Cheesecake Bars with Zesty Lime Crust are the perfect summer treat that brings together the refreshing flavor of watermelon and the creamy richness of cheesecake, all wrapped up in a delightful zesty lime crust.

Watermelon Fries – Watermelon Board

Traditional and out-of-the-box ideas for fabulous watermelon delights.

Strawberry-Watermelon Shortcake – Watermelon Board

Traditional and out-of-the-box ideas for fabulous watermelon delights.

Grilled Watermelon and Pineapple Skewers – Watermelon Board

Traditional and out-of-the-box ideas for fabulous watermelon delights.

Layered Watermelon Popsicles – Watermelon Board

Traditional and out-of-the-box ideas for fabulous watermelon delights.

Watermelon Salads

Berry & watermelon salad with basil mint sugar | Family-Friends-Food

A refreshing Summer dessert, ready in 10 mins. The berries in this watermelon salad are sweet & flavoursome, and herb sugar kicks up the zing!

Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Syrup – Just a Taste

Add a refreshing dish to your summer spread with this crowd-friendly recipe for watermelon salad topped with balsamic syrup.

Watermelon Salad with Feta, Cucumber and Mint | The Mediterranean Dish

Watermelon salad with feta, cucumber, fresh mint, and honey-lime dressing. Watermelon feta salad is the perfect sweet and salty summer salad!

15 Minute Watermelon Greek Salad.

This watermelon greek salad is refreshing, crisp and cooling. It’s filled with cucumbers, kalamata olives, red onion and fresh herbs, then drizzled with a honey lemon dressing. It’s delicious!

Watermelon Arugula Salad

This Watermelon Arugula Salad is the perfect light, fresh and fruity salad for the warmer months. Juicy watermelon is mixed with peppery arugula, fresh herbs and creamy feta cheese.

Easy Summer Watermelon Fruit Salad Recipe

This Watermelon Fruit Salad is loaded with watermelon, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, and raspberries tossed in a fresh lime dressing. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, and summer parties. Save now!

Watermelon Mint Fruit Salad

Juicy and delicious watermelon mint salad is a refreshing side dish with lime juice and zest, strawberries and blueberries for more flavor.

Watermelon Salad Recipe

This amazing Watermelon Salad Recipe is supremely refreshing all summer long! It’s perfect for all those summer picnics and cookouts.

Peach Watermelon Salad Recipe – Simply Tasty Life

This Peach Watermelon Salad is a refreshing mix of sweet peaches and juicy watermelon. Tossed with mint and a drizzle of lime juice, it’s perfect for hot days! I love … Read more

Watermelon Salad Recipe with Honey Lime Dressing

This Mediterranean Watermelon Salad Recipe with Honey Lime Dressing is a quick, easy, and vibrant summer side dish or appetizer. The flavors transport you right to the Mediterranean coast!

Watermelon Raspberry Vinaigrette – Watermelon Board

Traditional and out-of-the-box ideas for fabulous watermelon delights.

Thai Watermelon Salad – Watermelon Board

Traditional and out-of-the-box ideas for fabulous watermelon delights.

Shrimp and Watermelon Poke Bowl – Watermelon Board

Traditional and out-of-the-box ideas for fabulous watermelon delights.

Fresh Mozzarella Watermelon Salad – Watermelon Board

Traditional and out-of-the-box ideas for fabulous watermelon delights.

Watermelon Salsa

Easy Watermelon Salsa recipe

My Easy Watermelon Salsa recipe is summer in a bowl. Watermelon is combined with red onion, jalapeño pepper and garlic before being finished with some chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime.

Watermelon Pico de Gallo

Watermelon Pico de Gallo is made with fresh melon, mango, cucumber, onion, and jalapeno! This salsa bursts with flavor, served with chips!

Quick Easy Refreshing Watermelon Salsa Recipe – Mashed

This easy, juicy, sweet, and spicy watermelon and pineapple salsa is the perfect refreshing side for all of your favorite grilled summer mains.

Fresh Pineapple Watermelon Salsa Recipe | Cotter Crunch

Pineapple Watermelon Salsa brings together the perfect combination of sweet and heat as a taco topper or summer appetizer. Vegan Option.

It’s Sweet. It’s Hot. It’s Your New Favorite Salsa Recipe.

This condiment only takes a few minutes to make and blends the crisp sweetness of watermelon with the tickling heat of habanero.

Grilled Watermelon Salsa – The Kitchen Prep Blog

Grilled watermelon shines in this easy, unique recipe! The subtle smokiness and sweet, caramelized watermelon makes this salsa irresistible!

Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon salsa is a fun way to use this juicy melon! Combine it with lime, jalapeño, and cilantro for a zingy dip or sauce.

Spicy Watermelon Salsa

Spicy Watermelon Salsa has a fabulous contrast of sweet and spicy. It’s a cool, refreshing summer salsa with tons of flavor!

Contest-Winning Watermelon Salsa

I entered this recipe in a local fair, and it took first place! This is one of my favorite dishes because all the ingredients (except for the lime juice) came directly from my garden and beehives. —Carolyn Butterfield, Lake Stevens, Washington

Sweet & Spicy Jalapeño Watermelon Salsa

This colorful watermelon salsa is a delicious and refreshing alternative to your everyday tomato-based traditional salsa. Light and fresh, with a touch of

Watermelon Salsa

This fresh watermelon salsa recipe is quick and easy to make, and tastes so refreshing!

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