The Prosecco-infused watermelon spritz offers a revitalizing twist to our classic watermelon spritz made with white wine.
Sip your way to a vacation vibe with each bubbly gulp. On hot days, swap out the homemade melon syrup for soothing lavender syrup for extra relaxation.
Ideal for garden gatherings, this watermelon spritz cocktail is easily customizable with various syrups, making it a swift and versatile choice for any palate.
🥘 Ingredients
- Cubed ice to fill up the glasses
- Prosecco - Originating from an Italian village sharing its name, Prosecco is a renowned Italian sparkling wine. It holds a "controlled indication of origin" (D.O.C. = Designation of Origin), indicating that only white sparkling wine from designated regions in Italy can carry the Prosecco label. Such D.O.C.s are present across the spirits industry, serving to uphold standards of quality and preserve heritage.
- Homemade watermelon syrup - or store-bought as an alternative.
- Sparkling mineral water
- Mint leaves for garnish
See the recipe card for quantities.
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Fill the serving glass to the brim with cubed ice.
Step 2: Pour Prosecco into the glass.
Step 3: Add watermelon syrup.
Step 4: Finish off with soda water.
Step 5: Garnish your drink with mint leaves.
🍸 Variations
Get ready to explore some exciting and tasty twists on this recipe! One delightful variation I love involves using white wine, soda water, and lemon juice. Delicious!
🍽 Equipment
- Measuring tools / Jigger
- Serving Glass
💭 Top tips
For the ultimate experience, serve this drink in a chilled glass!
Wondering how to chill a cocktail glass properly? Here are some practical suggestions:
Option 1: Pre-freeze your glasses for a quick chill. Give them at least 30 minutes in the freezer. For upcoming gatherings, toss them in the night before for convenience.
Option 2: If freezer space or time is limited, fill each cocktail glass with ice cubes while you prepare your garnish. When ready to serve, simply empty the ice and pour your cocktail.
🧑🧑🧒 Family-Friendly Tip: Enjoying Drinks with Your Little Ones
For a refreshing summer drink that's perfect for everyone in the family (without alcohol), try this:
Mix soda with lime wedges, fresh mint leaves, cubed ice, and homemade watermelon juice, and give it a good stir! It's a deliciously refreshing treat, ideal for those looking for a non-alcoholic beverage to cool down on a hot summer day!
🙋🏻 FAQ
A spritz is a type of cocktail rooted in Italy, often served as an apéritif. Typically, it includes Prosecco, various bitters, and soda water, though this initial recipe has numerous adaptations. The term "spritz" commonly refers to the bitters utilized in well-known cocktails, such as Aperol Spritz (delicious!), Campari, and Cynar, among others.
Prosecco is a frequent choice for crafting spritz cocktails, but there's ample room for experimentation with a Venetian wine-based beverage. Personally, I find the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut N.V. from Althea particularly delightful.
The original spritz is believed to have originated in Italy over 200 years ago, when Austrian travelers introduced a splash or "spritz" of soda water to Italian wine.
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📖 Recipe
Watermelon Spritz Cocktail with Prosecco
Equipment
- Serving Glasses
Ingredients
- Cubed ice to fill up the glasses
- 2 oz Prosecco
- 1 ½ oz Watermelon syrup
- ¾ oz Soda water
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Fill the serving glasses to the brim with Cubed ice .Cubed ice
- Start with 2 oz Prosecco .2 oz Prosecco
- Next, add 1 ½ oz Watermelon syrup.1 ½ oz Watermelon syrup
- Last, add ¾ oz Soda water.¾ oz Soda water
- Garnish your drink with Mint leaves.Mint leaves
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
⛑️ Food Safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
For further information, check Safe Food Handling - FDA.
Amy Liu Dong says
Oh my, this spritz is my kind! It looks very tasty and delicious! Plus the presentation makes it so enticing and very tempting! Love the watermelon slice on the glass! Totally cool.
Nora says
Thank you so much, Amy! I am thrilled that you liked it so much!
Sonja says
I'm so glad I still had some of the watermelon syrup I made from your recipe when I spotted this one. My man, usually not the prosecco type, got a bit overexcited about the cheeky heel pictures, so of course we had to try it (from a glass) and it was utterly delicious.
Nora says
That is so wonderful to hear that you both could enjoy it! Thanks!