Sprite This petite, smooth-skinned type from North Carolina has notes of honeydew, watermelon, and pear. Its uniquely crisp, apple-like flesh makes it easy to dice into an herby, citrusy melon salsa.

But why stop at one when you could build a complete cocktail? That’s why this summer, we’re making Negroni melons. Watermelon is porous, vaguely sweet, and watery, which makes it a perfect ...