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

Flynnside Out Productions
Springtime Melon Spritzer

Flynnside Out Productions
Watermelon Moscow Mule

Kayla Kitts
TAKE A BITE
Tipsy Watermelon Sorbet

Feta, Mint + Watermelon Bites

Watermelon Cake

Photo by Mick Telkamp
Grilled Watermelon + Peach 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

Flynnside Out Productions
GET INSPIRED

Sean Litchfield Photography

Sean Litchfield Photography