6 July 2026
Did you know that today was National Watermelon Day? In celebration of the refreshing holiday, BACARDÍ has created a cocktail that is summer in a glass – introducing the Summer Watermelon Cooler.
With temperatures soaring, we find ourselves craving something light, refreshing, and invigorating – and our answer to that is watermelon. A go-to summer staple in your glass or straight off the rind – in a cocktail and mixed with BACARDÍ, it’s even better for hanging out with friends and family at any upcoming summer soirees or backyard barbeques.
The BACARDÍ Summer Watermelon Cooler is a thirst-quenching cocktail made with the award-winning base spirit of BACARDÍ Superior white rum, watermelon juice, grapefruit soda, plus blueberries and lime to garnish, offering you the perfect drink to beat the summer heat.
You can find the recipe below!
BACARDÍ Summer Watermelon Cooler
Ingredients:
1.5 oz BACARDÍ Superior 0.75 oz Watermelon juice 2 oz Grapefruit soda Blueberries and lime wheel as a garnish
Method: Fill a tall glass with ice. Add all ingredients. Give a quick stir to combine and garnish with blueberries on a cocktail pick and a lime wheel or wedge.