16 Ways to Celebrate Summer's Favorite Fruit
Drink, eat and craft with watermelon — the season's best party fruit.
I spent my childhood summers poolside at my grandparents' home here in Tennessee, and my grandfather's garden came with wheelbarrows and wheelbarrows of fresh watermelon. I would eat that juicy fruit until I was practically sick. Now, I'll simply take it disguised in a cocktail, please! If you mix fruit with liquor it's healthier, right? (I'll just keep telling myself that.)
Celebrate this colorful and luscious summer fruit with our favorite recipes, DIYs and more.
DRINK IT
Hibiscus, Melon + Mint Agua Fresca
Mellow Melon Margarita
Red, White + Blue Sangria
Add Winer
Pour dry white wine over the fruit. Before serving, refrigerate for a couple of hours, allowing the flavors to blend.
Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions
Flynnside Out Productions
Springtime Melon Spritzer
Sweet Melon Springtime Cocktail
This sweet and refreshing cocktail is sure to be a hit at the next springtime get together.
Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions
Flynnside Out Productions
Watermelon Moscow Mule
Watermelon Mule Cocktail
Enjoy the flavors of summer with this cool and refreshing watermelon mule, a twist on the classic Moscow mule.
Photo by: Kayla Kitts
Kayla Kitts
TAKE A BITE
Tipsy Watermelon Sorbet
Feta, Mint + Watermelon Bites
Watermelon Cake
Photo by Mick Telkamp
Grilled Watermelon + Peach Skewers
Grilled Fruit Skewers
GET CRAFTY
Watermelon Keg
Make a Watermelon Party Keg 00:36
Watermelon Doormat
Fresh Watermelon Doormat 03:23
Watermelon Beach Bag
Watermelon Beach Bag 02:39
Dip-Dyed Watermelon Tee
Dip-Dyed Watermelon T-Shirt 05:29
Fruit Centerpieces
Melon Vessels
Bring a play on fresh food to your tabletop surfaces by outfitting melons and pineapples as floral vessels. Choose flowers that fit the vibe and palette of your party, hollow out the center of the melon or pineapple using a kitchen knife, then place a small cylindrical vase inside. Once the flowers are added, the vase becomes completely hidden.
Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions
Flynnside Out Productions
GET INSPIRED
Girl's Bedroom Featuring Watermelon Wall Print and Subtle Neon Accents
A watermelon wall print sets a playful tone in this girl's bedroom and is punctuated by neon accents that both add additional liveliness to the room while remaining subtle.
Photo by: Sean Litchfield Photography
Sean Litchfield Photography
Watermelon-Inspired Kids' Room Decor
A wicker chair painted in punchy hot pink and a mint-green table lamp follow the watermelon theme of the wall print and throw pillow.
Photo by: Sean Litchfield Photography
Sean Litchfield Photography
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