Mayan Mezcalita

The longer this cocktail sits, the more flavor it will have. Since you pour it over ice, you can make it hours ahead.

Sweet, Sour, and Spicy Pickled Melon

You’ll be pleasantly surprised the first time you take a bite of these lightly pickled melon balls. They’re hot, sweet, and tangy but also bursting with the fresh flavor of…

Strawberry-Melon Sangria

Aperol, a bittersweet, orangy Italian liqueur similar to Campari, helps balance the sweetness of the strawberries, cantaloupe, and honey in this deep-red sangria, which was created by Kathy Casey of…

Minty Melon Granita

There's nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than this simple granita. Use any type of melon that's fresh or in season. If you have an ice cream maker…

Melon Balls with Ham

This recipe is excerpted from The Book of Tapas. Read our review.

Cantaloupe with Red Wine Syrup

This recipe, excerpted from the cookbook Dessert Express, is a simple way to dress up cantaloupe for a dinner party-worthy dessert. Chilling the bowls in the freezer makes the dessert even…

Mâche with Spicy Melon & Pink-Peppercorn Dressing

Puréed melon adds a hint of sweetness to the dressing, while pink peppercorns impart a perfumy note to this pretty salad.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon with Mint & White Balsamic Vinegar

This riff on a classic Italian hors d’oeuvre is a great way to start a summer gathering.

Melons with Ginger Syrup

Melons, mint, and a fresh ginger syrup are delicious complements in this fruit salad. Cutting the melons in large cubes enhances their big, juicy flavor. For this salad, I like…

Prosciutto with Marinated Melon