SA Downtown Hotel Celebrates National Watermelon Day
Jul 30, 2026
SA Downtown Hotel Celebrates National Watermelon Day with Cool Watermelon Cocktails
SA Downtown Hotel Says “If Life Gives You Watermelons, Make Watermelon Cocktails
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, a Valencia Hotel Collection property, is offering hotel guests and locals alike the opportu
nity to celebrate National Watermelon Day, Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2. This year, the official National Watermelon Day is Monday, Aug. 3. The hotel’s talented mixologists have created three handcrafted sophisticated cocktails to commemorate National Watermelon Day. These are: the Watermelon Tamarind Chill Poptail, the Pink Hugo Spritz and the Valencia Rose. Each cocktail is available for $14 from 5 p.m. to midnight, Friday through Sunday.
he Watermelon Tamarind Chill Poptail is made with tequila, triple sec and fresh, housemade margarita mix. It’s topped with a watermelon tamarindo popsicle and garnished with a tajin rim. This cocktail is shaken and served in a rocks glass.
The Pink Hugo Spritz is made with watermelon juice, lime juice, St. Germaine, club soda and muddled mint. It’s served poured over ice in a wine glass, topped with prosecco and garnished with a mint bouquet.
The Valencia Rose is made with Waterloo prickly pear and rose gin, watermelon juice, St. Germaine and lemon juice. It is shaken and poured over ice in a rocks glass and garnished with an edible flower.
About Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk is located on a quiet stretch of the San Antonio River Walk, offering guests an oasis of luxury in the middle of the action of downtown’s bustling shopping, dining and entertainment district. A standout among neighboring hotels, the boutique property provides guests with a modern, luxurious experience steeped in history and charm, with elevated amenities including a third-floor open-air courtyard and world-class on-site dining with a terrace overlooking the River Walk. The property boasts unmatched food and beverage concepts Dorrego’s and Naranja Tequila and Mezcal Bar, with specially curated menu items and craft cocktails. For more information, visit www.hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com.
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