This Easy ‘Creamy Watermelon Gatorade’ Is the Drink of the Summer first appeared on Parade on Jul 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.

When you're ready to serve, pour the drink into a chilled glass, add a few ice cubes, and garnish with a wedge of watermelon. Read more: Bartenders Chime In On 12 Drink Orders That Ring Alarm Bells ...

Using your simple watermelon and soju cocktail as a canvas, you can also evoke your inner mixologist by adding variety to your creations. A fundamental, foolproof hack is to reach for fresh herbs.

You'll need watermelon (fresh or slightly overripe is fine), plain Greek yogurt, honey or agave (I used agave and liked the more mellow flavor), sea salt, fresh-squeezed lime juice and ice.

For a frozen margarita, stir the watermelon drink, tequila, lime juice, and triple sec in a freezer-safe glass, chill for 2 hours, then garnish with a lime wedge or slice of watermelon before serving.