Watermelon illustration done by Mina Tocalini of 360 MAGAZINE.

Celebrate National Watermelon Day

Celebrate National Watermelon Day on Monday August 3rd, with a fun quarantine cocktail. Watermelon inspired cocktail recipes below will refresh your summer day!

D’USSE Watermelon Spritz

Ingredients

  • 1.5 parts D’USSE VSOP
  • 0.5 part Aperol
  • 2 parts fresh watermelon juice
  • 0.5 part simple syrup
  • 0.5 part fresh lemon juice
  • 1 part Sparkling Wine

Garnish

  • ​Watermelon ball skewer & orange peel

Method

Add D’USSE, Aperol, watermelon juice, simple syrup and lemon juice into a shaker with ice.  Shake and strain into an ice filled wine glass.  Top with Sparkling Wine.  Garnish with a watermelon ball skewer and orange peel.

JAJA Pink Panther

Ingredients

  •  2 parts JAJA Tequila Blanco
  • 3.5 parts Watermelon Juice (or 3 chunks of muddled watermelon)
  • 1 small slice of Jalapeño (can be omitted)
  •  0.5 part Simple Syrup

Garnish

  • Slice of watermelon & lime

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake hard. Strain into a glass over fresh ice and garnish with a slice of watermelon and a lime. 

VIDE Watermelon Vodka Soda

VIDE is a conveniently packaged, pre-mixed vodka soda with a hint of natural fruit flavor that comes in two varieties: Cranberry and Watermelon. Made with only three ingredients, VIDE is crisp, refreshing, and light! The 5% ABV beverage is 99 calories, gluten-free, and contains zero sugar or zero carbs.

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