On the Menu: Watermelon

Watermelon Gazpacho

Jean Georges Steakhouse, Aria

This refreshing cold soup also contains cucumber, peppers and basil, $15.

Sandia Margarita

Gardunos, Fiesta Rancho

With Don Julio Blanco, fresh pureed watermelon, agave nectar and squeezed lime, it's hand-shaken and served on the rocks, garnished with a watermelon wedge; $8, or $4 during happy hour between 4 and 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays.

Roast halibut

Tao, The Venetian

The firm white fish is served with sauteed spinach, a vanilla-black pepper vinaigrette and a watermelon relish, $38.

Watermelon

Lemon Drop

Fuego, Fiesta Henderson

Absolut Citron Vodka, Triple Sec, sweet-and-sour mix and made-to-order watermelon puree are served on the rocks in a pilsner glass with a chunk of fresh watermelon for garnish, $6.

Piatto Frutta Stagionale

Bratalian

This summer fruit plate contains kiwi, grapes, melon and strawberry in addition to watermelon, $8.50.

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