In honor of National Watermelon Day (don't you just love made up food holidays?), I've rounded up 50 watermelon recipes to try this summer. Everything from cocktails to salads to desserts is included, as well as tips on how to grow your own watermelon or how to pick the perfect one at the grocery store or farmers' market! You NEED to incorporate these into your routine before the summer fades. While summer weather lasts for quite a while in Houston, the season of ripe summer fruits doesn't really care about our sweltering Septembers. So get to it! Everything is divided up by recipe type below. Start scrolling!
Virgin Drinks
Watermelon Mint Punch by Pepper Bowl
Watermelon Agua Fresca by Organized Island
Frozen Watermelon Mint Lemonade by Dash of Jazz
Sparkling Watermelon Lime Slushie by Marisa Moore
Refreshing Watermelon Juice with Grapes by Happy Foods Tube
Virgin Watermelon Margarita by Coffee with Us Three
Sparkling Watermelon Agua Fresca by Mildly Meandering
Strawberry Watermelon Lime Slush by Eat Move Make
Frozen Fruit Coolers by Dash of Jazz
Watermelon Mint Frosty by The Blenderist
Watermelon Lemon Limeade by Uncommon Designs Online
Paleo Watermelon Berry Smoothie by Cook Eat Paleo
Watermelon Lemonade by The Country Chic Cottage
Strawberry Watermelon Juice by Know Your Produce
Watermelon Refresher Tea by 3 Boys and a Dog
Cocktails
Watermelon Beer Rita by The Southern Thing
5-ingredient Watermelon Margaritas by Resplendently Living
Super Easy Watermelon Slusharitas by Butter be Ready
Watermelon Lime Margarita by Dash of Savory
Watermelon Basil Daiquiri by Happy Healthy Mama
Blueberry Watermelon Sangria by Chocolate Moosey
The Blanche Devereaux Cocktail by Eat.Drink.Frolic
Watermelon Rose Snow Cones by Bunny Baubles
Watermelon Whisky Cocktail by Sunny Sweet Days
Frozen Watermelon Cocktail by Mom Trends
Watermelon Sangria by Kid & Kin
Watermelon Poptails by Dash of Jazz
Watermelon Margaritas by Certified Pastry Aficionado
Vodka Watermelon Slushie by Easy Cooking With Molly
Spiked Watermelon and Mint Lemonade by Ann's Entitled Life
Salads
Summer Watermelon Cherry Salad with Feta by Happy Foods Tube
Watermelon Feta Salad by Marisa Moore
Watermelon Blueberry Basil Salad by Coffee with Us Three
Grilled Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad by Just One Donna
Watermelon Steak Salad with Pistachio Crust by Food Fidelity
Appetizers & Snacks
Margarita-Infused Watermelon by Dash of Jazz
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Watermelon Salsa by Chocolate Moosey
Melon Caprese Skewers by Foodies Gonna Food
Mango Watermelon Salsa by The Hungry Hutch
Grilled Watermelon with Lime & Hatch Chile by Mama Likes to Cook
Instant Pot Watermelon Baby Back Ribs by This Old Gal
Desserts
Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles by Courtney's Sweets
Watermelon Ice Cream by Jonesin for Taste
Watermelon Ginger Beer Granita by Easy Cooking with Molly
Watermelon Lime Gelatin Cups by Follow Our Passion
Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles by Mom Trends
Watermelon Mojito Popsicles by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
Easy Watermelon Sorbet by Thrifty Jinxy
Sugar Free Watermelon Pizza with Cream Cheese Icing by Wholesome Yum
Watermelon Kiwi Pops by Thrifty Jinxy
Tips
How to Pick the Perfect Watermelon by Dash of Jazz
How to Grow Watermelons in Houston by En Mi Cocina Hoy
I hope you get to try out some of these delicious recipes before the summer ends. Thanks for reading!
Ashley Byrd says
Im drinking watermelon mint lemonade from Chick fila right now & would love to be able to make it myself! I will be trying your recipe!
Jazz says
Thanks for reading! The Chick-Fil-A one is delicious.
Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesom says
This could not have come at a better time. I somehow ended up with TWO giant watermelons at my house for my husband and me to eat...annnnnnd my husband doesn't even really like watermelon. I'm so excited to have different things to do with them. Thanks!!
Sam says
Can't get enough watermelon recipes this summer! Great recap!
Andrea Broom says
Addicted to watermelon and so excited about National Watermelon DAY!!! YAY and all of recipes are awesome.
Catherine Murton says
Yum! What a great roundup of watermelon recipes. I can't wait to try these. Thanks for sharing our Watermelon Sangria!
Jazz says
No problem! Thanks for making it!
Eat.Drink.Frolic. says
Thanks for sharing the Blanche Devereaux! Great post.
Jazz says
No problem! Thanks for making such a great cocktail.
jordyngalan says
Happy National Watermelon Day! Great recipes
Nostalgia Diaries says
I love putting watermelon in salads. So perfect for summer!
Jen Seislove says
This list rocks! I can't wait to sip on some of those cocktails!!
Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami says
This is an amazing collection of watermelon recipes. I love that there are so many virgin drinks listed. My toddler loves the watermelon in all it's forms.
Jazz says
Thanks for reading! I hope he gets to enjoy one of these drinks. 🙂
Felicia @ The Starving Chef says
I have a couple sugar melons about ready to pick out of my garden - I think I'll try some of the limeade recipes! Those looked sooo good!
Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says
These all look soooo yummy!!! Watermelon is a favorite around here!
certifiedpastryaficionado says
Watermelon recipes are my favorite! Such a great list of stuff here. Thanks for including my margaritas!
Jazz says
Thanks, Sharon and no problem!
Tanjiro says
Awesome post! There are so many watermelon recipes to choose. I can't wait to try these. Thanks for sharing!
Jazz says
You're so welcome. Thanks for stopping by!