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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-Squeezed Juices from Beatrix
Quench your thirst with Fresh-Squeezed Juice at Beatrix, including an option that combines watermelon, strawberry and black cherry.
Make a reservation at the Beatrix location nearest you | Order carryout and delivery from Beatrix
Seasonal 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.
Make a reservation at the Big Bowl location nearest you | Order carryout and delivery from the Big Bowl location nearest you
Watermelon Cooler from Ema
Enjoy the Watermelon Cooler at Ema on a hot summer day, with Ketel One, watermelon, verjus, and pink peppercorn.
Make a reservation at Ema – River North | Make a reservation at Ema – Glenview
Watermelon 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.
Watermelon 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.
Make a reservation at Pizzeria Portofino | Order carryout and delivery from Pizzeria Portofino
Watermelon 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!
Ahi 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.
Make a reservation at the Summer House location nearest you | Order carryout and delivery from the Summer House location nearest you
Post 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.
Make a reservation at the Summer House location nearest you | Order carryout and delivery from the Summer House location nearest you
Rising 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!
Make a reservation at The Bamboo Room
Watermelon 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
Watermelon 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.
Make a reservation at il Porcellino