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Ahi Tuna Watermelon Tostadas from Summer House.

Dishes & Drinks with Wonderful Watermelon

Fun ways to enjoy summer's favorite fruit

National Watermelon Day is August 3. Celebrate with a refreshing watermelon cocktail or summery-sweet watermelon dish!

Fresh juices at Beatrix
Fresh-Squeezed Juices from Beatrix
Quench your thirst with Fresh-Squeezed Juice at Beatrix, including an option that combines watermelon, strawberry and black cherry.

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Pitcher of watermelon sangria with two cups of watermelon sangria, garnished with a watermelon sliceSeasonal Watermelon Sangria at Big Bowl
Nothing quite screams summer than a pitcher of Big Bowl‘s Seasonal Watermelon Sangria.  White wine is infused with fresh watermelon to create the perfect summer sip.  Get it by the glass or by the pitcher.  Available for a limited time only in Lincolnshire, Schaumburg, Edina and Ridgedale.

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pink watermelon drink with mint on topWatermelon Cooler from Ema
Enjoy the Watermelon Cooler at Ema on a hot summer day, with Ketel One, watermelon, verjus, and pink peppercorn.

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Joe's Seafood Watermelon Feta SaladWatermelon and Feta Salad from Joe’s Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab
To create this colorful salad, Joe’s Seafood tosses together both traditional and golden watermelon cubes with feta, drizzles with a lime and jalapeño vinaigrette and then seasons with tajin and Maldon sea salt. Then comes a topping of watercress, cilantro and red onion tossed in the same dressing for a bright, flavorful finish. 
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Pizzeria Portofino's Watermelon and Feta SaladWatermelon and Feta Salad from Pizzeria Portofino
Start your meal at Pizzeria Portofino with this light and refreshing summer salad served with sun gold tomatoes, red onion and mint.

Too hot to turn on the oven tonight? Whip up Pizzeria Portofino’s Watermelon and Feta Salad at home.

The Watermelon Splendido cocktail at Pizzeria PortofinoWatermelon Splendido from Pizzeria Portofino
Can you think of a better cocktail to enjoy on the riverfront than this sweet-looking sip? Kick back on the patio with a Watermelon Splendido, made with Casamigos Blanco, Cappelletti and watermelon.

Looking for more cocktails to cool you down? Check out our favorite frozen cocktails to sip this summer.

Looking for drinks to share? Check out our guide to group cocktails.

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Watermelon cooler cocktail from MiruWatermelon Cooler from Miru
The Watermelon Cooler from Miru is a refreshing summer cocktail with an Asian twist. This cocktail is made with vodka, Aperol, watermelon puree and citrus, then garnished with herbaceous, aromatic Thai basil. Check out the recipe!

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Ahi Tuna & Watermelon Tostadas at Summer HouseAhi Tuna & Watermelon Tostadas from Summer House
Snack on these bright and flavorful Ahi Tuna & Watermelon Tostadas from the Raw and Chilled menu, made with hass avocados, Thai chiles and crisp corn tortillas.

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Summer House Post Water MelonePost Water-Melone from Summer House
Chill on the patio with this tasty zero-proof cocktail made with watermelon, lemon and mint.

Learn how to make the Post Water-Melone at home.

Looking for more NA options? Sip these alcohol-free cocktails.

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The Bamboo Room Rising Tides NA CocktailRising Tides from Three Dots and a Dash – The Bamboo Room
Head over to The Bamboo Room, the intimate bar and rum tasting room tucked inside Three Dots and a Dash, to enjoy the Rising Tides NA cocktail made with house-made spirit-free amaro, lime and fresh watermelon—a delicious frozen treat!

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Watermelon and Cotija Salad at El Segundo SolWatermelon and Cotija Ensalada from El Segundo Sol
Escape the Las Vegas heat in El Segundo Sol’s Tulum-inspired oasis with the Watermelon and Cotija Ensalada, served with shaved red onion, yellow cherry tomato, serrano and mint.

Make a reservation at El Segundo Sol

The Watermelon Salad special at il PorcellinoWatermelon Salad from il Porcellino
Cool off this summer with the refreshing Watermelon Salad from il Porcellino, featuring taggiasca olives, heirloom tomatoes, fresno, ricotta salata and summer herbs.
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