Watermelon Favorites - Kids to Cocktails

It’s Fourth of July and we’re caught in the heat of summer – the season of sun, sand, surf, and watermelon. Here are some easy recipes for the whole family & happy hour that are essential for any summer holiday BBQ, family reunion, or picnic.

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For Kids: Chocolate Watermelon Pops

Ingredients

• 1 Watermelon
• Popsicle sticks
• Chocolate melts (milk or dark)

1. Cut watermelon into triangle slices with the rind on.
2. Cut a small opening in the middle of the rind and slide the popsicle stick in to create the watermelon pop.
3. Freeze for 3 hours.
4. Melt chocolate in microwave on 30 second intervals stirring in between until completely melted.
5. Drizzle some melted chocolate on top and serve!

For Cocktails: Watermelon Tequila Pops

Ingredients

• 1 Watermelon
• 2 cups of good, silver tequila
• 1 Lime
• ¼ cup Margarita salt

1. Cut watermelon into triangle slices with the rind on.
2. Cut a small opening in the middle of the rind and slide the popsicle stick in to create the watermelon pop.
3. Let the watermelon pop soak in tequila for 10 minutes, then stick in freezer for 3 hours.
4. Take out, drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle some salt on top, then serve!

For Kids: Watermelon Lemonade Slushies

Ingredients

• 1 watermelon
• Lemonade

1. Hollow out 1 watermelon and cut pieces into chunks.
2. Freeze overnight.
3. Blend 4 cups frozen watermelon with 2 cups lemonade.
4. Pour into cups and enjoy!

For Cocktails: Frozen Watermelon Margaritas

Ingredients:

• 1 Watermelon
• ½ cup of good, silver tequila
• 1 tbsp triple sec
• 1 ½ cups lime margarita mix
• 1 Lime

1. Hollow out 1 watermelon and cut pieces into chunks.
2. Freeze overnight.
3. Blend 3 cups watermelon, 1/2 cup of tequila, a splash of triple sec, 1 ½ cups of lime margarita mix.
4. Rim glass with salt, pour, garnish with lime, and serve!