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    Watermelon Cocktail with Sparkling Wine

    August 5, 2020 By Mary 1 Comment

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    This Watermelon Cocktail made with fresh watermelon juice and sparkling wine couldn’t be easier to make. And it is the most refreshing summer cocktail you’ll drink this summer.

    Two Watermelon Cocktails in champagne flutes garnished with watermelon wedges
    A great idea for summer watermelon.

    I have an aversion to artificial watermelon-flavored things (candy in particular). But fresh watermelon, I could gobble up for days. And with all the fresh watermelon that fills up the produce isles in the summer months this cocktail is a go-to! It’s perfect for entertaining as it will serve many. It’s also perfect for summer holidays like 4th of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day.

    This easy cocktail is made with a few simple ingredients and comes together quickly.

    Ingredients for Sparkling Watermelon Cocktails

    • fresh watermelon juice
    • fresh mint leaves
    • sparkling wine
    • sugar and lime, for garnish

    Bubbly, watermelony, fresh, delicious, easy to make, and super refreshing.

    How to Make Watermelon Juice

    • Peel watermelon and cut into cubes.
    • Place the watermelon cubes into a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Strain into a pitcher to smoothen it out by removing any remaining seeds or chunks, and chill it until you’re ready to make your cocktails.

    I like to throw in some mint leaves for some added freshness and flavor then place in the fridge to cool until ready to use. The only sweetness in this drink comes from the natural sweetness of the watermelon, so make sure you like the flavor of the watermelon you’re using. If it’s not sweet enough for your liking, you can easily add some simple syrup to the juice.

    To Make the Drink Sweeter — Watermelon Simple Syrup:

    • Just heat up ½ cup of watermelon juice with ½ cup of sugar in a small saucepan. Once dissolved add it back to your pitcher of juice. I prefer the natural flavor of the juice so I usually leave out the extra sugar, except for the small bit on the rim. Your call.

    All you need to do now is garnish your glasses and add your sparkling wine and you’re ready to party!

    A top down image of two watermelon cocktails
    Add the sugar rim using cane sugar and a lime wedge.

    Best Sparkling Wine to use for Watermelon Cocktails?

    Avoid true Champagne for sparkling wine cocktails. While they are my favorite beverage on the planet, these are best reserved for sipping alone or for special occasions (not to mention the price of real Champagne starts at around $40).

    Instead opt for something in the $10-$15 range, and look for Cava from Spain or Prosecco from Italy. The later is my go-to, as there’s a nice fruitiness to the wine that will complement watermelon juice.

    Pro Tip: Avoid the cheapest sparkling wines (you know which ones I’m talking about; those found in the $4-$5 range that claim to be “California Champagne”). These are usually overly sweet and will alter the natural flavor of the watermelon. You can find some great alternatives for a few dollars more.

    Two watermelon cocktails in wine stems garnished with watermelon wedges

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    Sparkling Watermelon Cocktail

    A watermelon cocktail on a table outside

    Watermelon Cocktail (with Sparkling Wine)

    And easy and delicious Watermelon Cocktail made with fresh watermelon juice and sparkling wine. And it is the most refreshing summer cocktail you'll drink this summer.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6 cocktails
    Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge
    Cost: $15

    Ingredients

    • ½ small watermelon, cut up into cubes (approximately 5 cups cut up)
    • 15 mint leaves (optional)
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 lime, cut into wedges
    • 1 bottle sparkling wine
    • watermelon wedges (for garnish)
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    Instructions

    • Place the watermelon in a blender and process until liquefied and smooth (about 20-30 seconds should do the trick). Using a fine strainer, strain the watermelon into a pitcher to get rid of any chunks or seeds. Add the mint leaves to the strained juice and place in refrigerator until chilled (around 30 minutes).
    • Place sugar on a small plate. Rub lime wedges around the edge of the champagne flute, and dip tops of flute into the sugar to rim the edges. Twist them a quarter turn in each direction to get the most amount of sugar on the rim.
    • Pour about 2 oz of the watermelon juice into a champagne flute. Fill the remaining glass with sparkling wine.
    • Garnish with a small watermelon wedge

    Notes

    Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Drink:  You can easily make a non-alcoholic version by serving with club soda instead of sparkling wine. My kids love it.
    To Make it Sweeter: In a small saucepan, warm about ½ cup of watermelon juice with ½ cup sugar and stir until dissolved. Pour back into the pitcher with the remaining juice before refrigerating.
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    *This post was originally published in June 2015, and updated in August 2020 with up to date information and instructions. The recipe remains exactly the same.

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