Description
Refreshing watermelon spritzer provides a perfect summer cocktail with crisp mint and zesty lime. Cool cocktail blends sweet watermelon juice with sparkling wine, inviting you to savor each sparkling sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (32 oz) watermelon, roughly chopped (seeds removed as much as possible)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2–3 fresh mint leaves
- 4 teaspoons (20 ml) honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) club soda (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Deseed and roughly chop ripe watermelon, ensuring smooth blending process.
- Blending: Combine watermelon chunks with mint leaves, lime juice, and honey in a high-powered blender, processing until achieving a silky, uniform liquid consistency.
- Straining: Pour blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean container, capturing pulp and creating a refined texture.
- Chilling: Arrange miniature watermelon cubes and ice cubes in a tall glass, creating a cool foundation for the spritzer.
- Assembling: Gently pour strained watermelon liquid over ice, leaving minimal space at the top of the glass.
- Enhancing: Introduce club soda or sparkling water to add effervescent character and lighten the drink’s density.
- Garnishing: Adorn the spritzer with fresh mint leaves and an elegant lime slice, elevating both visual appeal and aromatic profile.
- Serving: Present the watermelon spritzer immediately, ensuring maximum freshness and optimal flavor experience.
Notes
- Watermelon Selection: Choose deeply colored, heavy watermelons with yellow spots indicating peak ripeness for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Straining Technique: Use a fine mesh strainer with gentle pouring motions to achieve a smooth, pulp-free liquid without forcing the mixture through.
- Sweetness Balance: Adjust honey incrementally, tasting after each addition to prevent over-sweetening and maintain the natural watermelon essence.
- Serving Pro Tip: Chill glasses beforehand to keep the spritzer extra cold and enhance the refreshing summer drinking experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg