Miami is the perfect place to soak up summer with our idyllic oceans, restaurants and heat. But as we experience the scorching summer highs, we’ve got to take advantage of summertime with drinks and fruity cocktails in hand. As we approach National Watermelon Day, we’ve rounded up the top deliciously fruity watermelon drinks to grab while you sit back and enjoy.

The Wharf’s Watermelon Mojito

Photo Courtesy: Breakwater Hospitality Group

The Wharf Miami and Fort Lauderdale are known for the sweet and refreshing mojitos, and we can’t get enough of their watermelon mojito. This light fruit concoction embodies the traditional tang of a mojito with hints of rum, mint and lime. This cocktail, with a sweet watermelon garnish, will delight your taste buds and cool you off during the thick of summer.

114 SW North River Dr., Miami; 20 W Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale / @wharfftl @wharfmiami

Watermelon Basil Margarita:

Photo Courtesy: Pubbelly Sushi

Available at all four Pubbelly Sushi locations, the watermelon basil margarita is a flavorful experience you won’t want to miss. Made with Jose Cuervo tequila, orange liqueur, muddle basil, watermelon and lime, this delicious cocktail is guaranteed to be deliciously smooth.

19565 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; 701 S Miami Ave Suite 421, Miami; 8970 SW 72nd Pl., Miami; 1424 20th St., Miami Beach / @pubbellyglobal

Paleta Margarita:

Photo Courtesy: Bodega Taqueria y Tequila

Are you looking to add some spice to your watermelon cocktail? At Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, the paleta margarita uses gem and bolt mezcal, Cointreau, spicy agave, watermelon and lime adding the perfect kick to your drink.

21 W Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 1220 16 St., Miami Beach / @bodegataqueria

Watermelon Hydrator

Photo Courtesy: Delicious Raw

A cocktail may not be the right fit for you this summer, and that’s okay. Stop by Delicious Raw and pick up the watermelon hydrator. The perfect go-go juice is natural, fresh, and light, preparing your taste buds for the day ahead.

1828 Bay Rd., Miami Beach / @deliciousraw

Watermelon High

Photo Courtesy: Mr. Hospitality

Find this divine drink at Brickell’s Marion, a chic restaurant and cocktail bar that combines new American flavors with Asian influences. This drink has all the right flavors for a memorable time and is made with Ketel one vodka, Chambord, watermelon juice, spicy honey syrup, and lemon.

1111 SW First Ave., Miami / @marionmiami

That Watermelon Drink

Photo Courtesy: Michael Pisarri

Pair your lobster rolls with the unique cocktail, that watermelon drink. From the hip Miami Beach restaurant Sweet Liberty, this creative cocktail is the perfect mix of flavors. Made with mezcal and Tequileño Blanco, this watermelon cocktail combines watermelon juice, agave, white balsamic and cilantro.

237 20th St. Suite b, Miami Beach / @sweetlibertymia

Watermelon Kiss

Photo Courtesy: Rocco’s Tacos

During the hot summer months, a refreshing margarita is an excellent choice. At Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, you can enjoy the watermelon kiss, a margarita with a twist. Made with tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, watermelon and sugar rim, this is the perfect drink to enjoy this summer.

1313 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale /@roccostacos

The Watermelon Patch Goblet

Photo Courtesy: Sugar Factory

At Sugar Factory, it is summer all year long with this watermelon creation. This is a cocktail for all the senses, made with a refreshing blend of voli vodka, fresh watermelon, lemon, citrus soda, and gummy sour watermelon slices.

1444 Drexel Ave., Miami Beach / @thesugarfactory

Joia Beach Spicy Watermelon Margarita

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Feel the sand between your toes while sipping the Joia Beach spicy watermelon margarita. Made with habanero pepper infused tequila, Aperol, watermelon, lime, agave and orange liqueur, this is the summer cocktail.

1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami / @joiabeach

Queen’s Sake to Me

Photo Courtesy: PLANTA Restaurants

PLANTA offers plenty of unique cocktail options, and one happens to be the queen’s sake to me, a watermelon-infused cocktail with sake that one cannot resist.

850 Commerce St., Miami Beach / @planta

Dragones Caliente

Photo Courtesy: Juvia Group

On a hot Miami day, sometimes you need a nice refreshing drink, and Juvia’s dragones caliente is an incredible choice. Made with casa dragones Blanco, infused aji limo Aperol, lime juice and fresh watermelon juice, this drink has a crisp, smooth taste getting you in the perfect Miami summer mood.

1111 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach / @juviamiami

Watermelon Mule

Photo Courtesy: Soffs

Enjoy a refreshing watermelon mule cocktail at Soffs, the lobby bar and lounge at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa. Made with Tito’s Vodka, lemon, ginger and topped with watermelon garnish, this beautiful and flavorful cocktail is ideal for celebrating Watermelon Day.

19999 West Country Club Dr., Aventura / @jwturnberry

The Miami Delight

Photo Courtesy: R House

Located in the heart of Wynwood, R House is a South Florida staple for offering Latin American cuisine in a lively and inclusive atmosphere. This National Watermelon Day, enjoy the Miami Delight made with Stoli Elit, Midori, watermelon, rosemary and fresh lime

2727 NW Second Ave., Miami, / @rhousewynwood

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