There's nothing like a cold beer and a few slices of juicy watermelon on a hot Summers day. Even better though is these two barbecue staples in one delicious drink; watermelon beer. If you love beer and enjoy a juicy slice of watermelon these beers have been made just for you! Watermelon Beers … [Read more...]
FEATURED RECIPE: GREEN TEA PUNCH
The second best thing I like doing with watermelon — other than eating it — is drinking it. What I love most about watermelon beverages is that you don’t waste much of the melon to make it. You can also use a less-than-perfect or overripe watermelon without sacrificing the flavor. Watermelon goes … [Read more...]
AUGUST PRIZE: WHAT BEVERAGE WOULD YOU PUT IN YOUR WATERMELON KEG?
It’s a not-so-well-known fact that early explorers used hollowed-out watermelons as canteens to hold water while they were off doing explorer stuff. Considering that watermelons are 92 percent water, using an empty watermelon to store some tasty beverages seems like a perfectly reasonable … [Read more...]
GET READY FOR NATIONAL DRINK WATERMELON DAY!
According to the National Climatic Data Center, July 24 is considered to be the hottest day of the year. And, like any day when the temperature is high, you’ll want to make sure you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of liquids. With that good advice in mind, the National Watermelon Promotion Board … [Read more...]
THIRSTY? IT’S NATIONAL DRINK WATERMELON DAY!
Last week, I wrote about July 24 and how the National Climactic Data Center has declared it the hottest day of the year. Will there be hotter days in August in your area? Maybe, but the temperature nationwide (on average) is higher today than any other day of the year. With that heat wave in … [Read more...]
TSAMMA WATERMELON JUICE HAS ARRIVED!
I’m a juice fan. Apple juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, you name it. As a watermelon lover, however, I’m a little frustrated by the lack of watermelon juices on the market. Oh sure, you’ll find watermelon-flavored beverages out there, but many of them only taste like watermelon, and are loaded … [Read more...]
RECIPE: SIMPLE WATERMELON PEACH SMOOTHIE
Watermelon is undoubtedly the fruit of choice when temperatures start to climb. (Or all year round, if you’re like me.) But why limit watermelon to just its original form? There are plenty of ways to infuse the sweet flavor of watermelon into other summertime treats as well. Like I mentioned last … [Read more...]
RECIPE: WATERMELON MINT LEMONADE COCKTAIL
Nothing says summer like outdoor parties. That includes good food, good music, good friends and, of course, good drinks. I like all four (usually with an emphasis on good food), but, during a cookout last week, I decided to pay a little extra attention to the good drinks. So, I grabbed some of … [Read more...]
MAY PRIZE: CHILI’S WATERMELON DRINKS
You know it’s officially “watermelon season” when restaurants start rolling out watermelon-themed food and drink specials. You can find watermelon on many menus (some all year long, if you’re lucky), but Chili’s is taking the season to new, tastier level with its line of watermelon-themed … [Read more...]
MY DINNER AT CHILI’S (AND SAMPLING THE CHILI’S WATERMELON DRINK MENU)
Earlier this month, I wrote about Chili’s new watermelon drink specials and this month’s blog prize, a $50 Chili’s gift card (leave a comment on any May blog entry to be entered to win it!). As The Watermelon Guy, I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to try these drinks before they disappear from … [Read more...]