Stay cool this summer with the perfect pick-me-up: a delightful watermelon spritzer combining white wine with a splash of lemon for an extra zing. Whether you're chilling out solo, hosting friends, or simply in need of a refreshing sip, this homemade watermelon syrup-infused concoction hits the spot.
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For a fun twist, swap out the white wine for Prosecco or try homemade strawberry syrup instead of watermelon.
Especially in my home country of Austria, where outdoor wine taverns (aka Heuriger) are at home, and people like to drink a spritz, there are many delicious spritz variations to find.
From classic white wine spritzers to soothing lavender blends or vibrant Aperol infusions, there's a watermelon spritzer to suit every taste. Explore the variety and discover your new favorite!
🥘 Ingredients
- Lemon juice freshly squeezed—always opt for fresh lemon juice, as it adds the best flavor to your spritzer!
- Homemade watermelon syrup - or store-bought as an alternative.
- White Wine - Any Dry Wine Works Great! Check the recommendations below on how to choose the perfect white wine for your spritzer!
- Cubed Ice
- Sparkling mineral water
- Fresh mint leaves and watermelon slice for garnish
See the recipe card for quantities.
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Fill a wine glass to the brim with ice cubes.
Step 2: Drop in 1-2 mint leaves.
Step 3: Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice.
Step 4: Pour in the mineral water, followed by the white wine.
Step 5: Drizzle in the watermelon syrup.
Optional Step: Garnish with additional mint leaves and a watermelon slice to adjust the flavor to your liking.
Make sure to follow the order in this recipe because the last ingredient you add will really shine through with its flavor!
🤔 Picking the Right White Wine
The options for choosing the perfect wine for this recipe are plentiful! For the best results, opt for a dry, light-bodied wine.
If you prefer a light, zesty white wine, consider any of the following:
- Pinot Grigio
- Pinot Blanc
- Grenache Blanc
- Muscadel
- Sauvignon Vert/Friulano
For those who enjoy herbaceous white wines with a "green" herbal profile, featuring hints of freshly cut grass or aromatic herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme, these selections are ideal:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Grüner Ventiler – A beloved choice in Austria!
- Vermentino
These recommendations offer a great starting point, but don't hesitate to seek further options or advice from the helpful staff at your local wine shop!
🍽 Equipment
- Measuring Tools
- Lemon Squeezer
- Wine Glass
💭 Top tips & Storage
This recipe yields just the right amount for one person, so you won't have any leftover watermelon spritz sitting around for long! But before you dive in, here are some important tips to keep in mind.
- Avoid using sweet wine for this drink.
- Opt for club soda instead of tap water or still mineral water to keep it refreshing with bubbles!
- Respect the order of ingredients because the last one added will shine through with its flavor.
- If you're making a larger batch, consider mixing all the ingredients together in a big pitcher for easy serving.
🙋🏻 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 there are numerous adaptations of this initial recipe. The term "spritz" commonly refers to the bitters utilized in the well-known cocktail, 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 this Venetian wine-based beverage. Personally, I find the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut N.V. from Althea particularly delightful.
While all spritzes are cocktails, not all cocktails are spritzes! While the term "cocktails" encompasses a wide array of drinks featuring various types of alcohol like vodka, tequila,
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.
Other Spritz Drinks for You to Try
- White Wine Spritzer
- Aperol Spritz
- Strawberry Spritz
- Lavender Spritz
- Lavender Spritz with Prosecco
- Cranberry Aperol Spritz
- Cranberry Gin Spritz
- Winter Aperol Spritz
- Watermelon Spritz with Prosecco {coming soon}
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📖 Recipe
Refreshing Watermelon Wine Spritzer
Equipment
- Measuring Tools
- Serving Glass
Ingredients
- Cubed Ice
- Mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ⅔ cup Sparkling mineral water
- ⅔ cup White Wine Any Dry Wine Works Great!
- 2 tablespoon Homemade Watermelon Syrup
Instructions
- First, add Cubed Ice and 1-2 Mint leaves to the wine glass.Cubed Ice, Mint leaves
- Add 1 tablespoon Lemon juiceto the glass.1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- Next, add ⅔ cup Sparkling mineral water and afterward ⅔ cup White Wine⅔ cup Sparkling mineral water, ⅔ cup White Wine
- Last but not least, drizzle 2 tablespoon Homemade Watermelon Syrup into your spritzer.2 tablespoon Homemade Watermelon Syrup
- Garnish with more Mint leaves if you fancy!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.
nancy
this is perfect now that the weather is getting hot! I love the balance of the flavours and how refreshing it is
Nora
That is awesome! Thank you, Nancy! Enjoy!
Erin
This spritzer was so refreshing! It was my first time using watermelon syrup and it was SO good. I'm going to be making this regularly! Thanks so much.
Nora
Thank you so much, Erin! I am so glad you liked it!
Sonja
I just loved having this watermelon spritzer on the one summer evening we get here in Ireland. So refreshing and reminded me of one of my favourite German drinks "Weinschorle", but with a lot more flavor. So delicious.
Nora
That sounds wonderful! Yeah, you are so right! It is similar to a Weinschorle! I love experimenting with homemade syrups here!
tisha
Spritzer are refreshing in general...but a watermelon spritzer takes it to a whole new level!!
Nora
Thank you, Tisha! Enjoy!
Helen
This is as delicious as it is beautiful. A perfect summer afternoon on the deck drink!!
Nora
Thank you so much, Helen! I am happy you liked it!