August is here already! The older I get the shorter summers seem, but that's life and we have a great way to celebrate the new month because Sunday the 3rd is National Watermelon Day. To celebrate the occasion I've selected some of my favorite melon cocktails to share this week. Enjoy!
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Cocktail of the Week: Watermelon Cucumber Cooler
 We will kick off this edition with a fantastic mix of gin, watermelon, and cucumber. This refreshing highball is perfect for lazy sipping and is filled with flavor that you may be able to get right out of your garden (or at least the farmer's market).Get the recipe...
Photo Courtesy: Aviation Gin
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Muddle Your Melon
 How easy is it to get juice out of a watermelon? It's so simple that it almost takes care of itself. The ideal tool is a muddler and all you need to do is toss a few melon pieces into a glass and press until the sweet juice comes out. If you don't have a muddler, try any kitchen tool with a blunt end, even a spoon will work at the right angle. This King Carlos Caipirinha is great practice and the watermelon-cachaca pairing is a great one. Get the recipe...
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New Bols Watermelon Liqueur
 Europeans have been enjoying Bols Watermelon Liqueur for the last couple of years and this summer the sweet, pink spirit has been released to the U.S. market. As with all Bols Liqueurs, this has a beautiful, bright color and the sweet taste of watermelon that can be added to many cocktails. If you can find this new release, you may want to try it in this very simple Watermelon Cosmo. Get the recipe...
Photo Credit: Lucas Bols
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More Melon Cocktails
 There are a number of other fresh watermelon cocktails to try and a few that use other melons like honeydew. They are a fun lot to explore and include a few twists that you may not expect like the housemade Swedish Punsch Jacob Grier uses in thisGallagher Cocktail to add another dimension of interest. Take time to explore the recipes and mix up a few for friends on these last days of summer. Explore the collection...
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