If there is a single fruit that is associated with summertime, it would have to be the watermelon. This juicy, refreshing fruit is in season during the hottest months of the year, and its taste and light, watery character goes perfectly with warm summer days.
With that being said, there’s a lot of possibilities for consuming watermelon. Here are three ways to use watermelon to make creative treats this summer!
Freeze It
Did you know that watermelon is over 90%, well, water? This means that you can freeze watermelon and create something that will be very similar to a popsicle! Try adding a little bit of lemon juice and sugar to watermelon cubes, and then put a wooden stick inside. Boom, natural watermelon popsicles!
Make a Drink
There are tons of drink possibilities that involve watermelon, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Some of my favorite drinks that use watermelon include watermelon lemonade, vodka watermelon cocktails, and watermelon margaritas.
Grill It
That’s right, you can grill slices of watermelon, and it’s absolutely delicious! My recommendation is to toss a little bit of chili powder on the slices, coat them with olive oil, and then pop them on the grill. It’s a surprisingly delicious side dish.
