The Five Best Watermelon Cocktails for Summer

Nothing says summer like watermelon. And nothing celebrates summer like a watermelon cocktail. At Twisted Alchemy, we know a little something about watermelon- just ask our award-winning Fresh Cold Pressed Watermelon Juice. For those ready to raise a glass to summertime, check out our favorite elevated watermelon cocktail recipes.

Margaritas are the perfect summer drink. And watermelons are the perfect summer fruit. No wonder the watermelon margarita is so irresistible.

Watermelon and Basil Margarita:

Ingredients:

2 oz Twisted Alchemy Fresh Cold Pressed Watermelon Juice

1 oz Twisted Alchemy Cold Pressed Persian Lime Sour

1.5 oz tequila of choice

Twisted Alchemy Habanero Salt Gourmet Cocktail Rimmer

Fresh basil

Instructions:

Rim glass with habanero salt using a lime slice. Muddle some basil in the bottom of the shaker. Add all ingredients to the shaker with ice. Pour and strain into glass and garnish with fresh basil. 

Watermelon Mojito:

Ingredients:

2 oz Twisted Alchemy Fresh Cold Pressed Watermelon Juice

1.5 oz Twisted Alchemy Fresh Cold Pressed Lime Sour Mixer

2 oz white rum of choice

Watermelon slice

Mint sprig

Instructions: 

Muddle mint leaves and sugar in a glass. Add lime juice, rum, and watermelon juice. Fill the glass with ice and top it off with soda water. Stir gently and garnish with watermelon slices and mint sprigs.

Watermelon Sangria:

Ingredients: 

1 bottle red wine of choice 

1 cup Twisted Alchemy Fresh Cold Pressed Watermelon Juice

1 cup Twisted Alchemy Three Citrus Cold Pressed Mixer

1/2 cup soda water 

1/4 cup triple sec

1 cup sliced mixed fruits (such as oranges, lemons, and berries)

Fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

In a pitcher, combine red wine, watermelon juice, three citrus, soda, triple sec, and sliced fruits. Stir well and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors meld. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Watermelon Martini:

Ingredients:

1 oz Twisted Alchemy Fresh Cold Pressed Watermelon Juice

1.5 oz Twisted Alchemy Fresh Cold Pressed Lime Sour Mixer

2 oz vodka of choice 

Watermelon slice

Instructions:

In a shaker, combine vodka, watermelon liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a watermelon slice.

Watermelon Breeze:

Ingredients:

2 oz Twisted Alchemy Fresh Cold Pressed Watermelon Juice

2 oz coconut rum of choice

2 oz Twisted Alchemy Cold Pressed Pineapple Juice

1 oz cranberry juice

Watermelon slice (for garnish)

Instructions: 

In a shaker, combine coconut rum, watermelon juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a watermelon slice.