Most wine spritzers are just wine and soda. Boring. This one freezes watermelon cubes ahead of time and uses them instead of ice. As they melt, the spritzer gets more watermelon flavour instead of more watery. A large pitcher with frozen watermelon, thinly sliced cucumber, mint leaves, lemon juice, a bottle of crisp white wine, and soda water poured on top.
The frozen watermelon chills the drink without diluting it. The cucumber and mint float among the melon cubes. It looks like a punch bowl at a garden party and tastes like summer afternoon in a glass. Make a big pitcher. You will need it.
Tips for Making Watermelon Wine Spritzers
Freeze the watermelon at least two hours ahead
Cut into one-inch cubes, spread on a tray, and freeze until solid. Two hours minimum.
Frozen cubes keep the spritzer cold and release watermelon juice as they melt. Regular ice cubes dilute the wine.
Use a light, crisp white wine
Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. Nothing oaky or heavy. The wine should taste bright and fruity to match the watermelon and mint.
One bottle for a full pitcher. Add soda water to taste for fizz.
Frozen Watermelon White Wine Spritzers
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Description
A mixed white wine drink with frozen watermelon cubes is a summer delight. Crisp, juicy and full of nutrition, it is a thirst quenching cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 medium watermelon
- 1 small cucumber
- 6-8 mint fresh leaves
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- Soda water
- 1 bottle of a light, crisp & fruity white wine (sauvignon blanc / pinot grigio)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into cubes and freeze them for at least 2 hours.
- Slice the cucumber thinly.
- In a large pitcher, combine the frozen watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, mint leaves, and lemon juice.
- Pour in the white wine and top with soda water.
- Stir gently to combine and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead can I make this?
Prepare the frozen watermelon and slice the cucumber and mint ahead. Assemble the pitcher just before serving. The soda water loses fizz within an hour.
Can I make this without alcohol?
Yes. Replace the wine with sparkling water or sparkling grape juice. The frozen watermelon, cucumber, and mint make a refreshing mocktail on their own.
What cucumber works best?
A long English cucumber, thinly sliced. It has fewer seeds and a milder flavour than regular cucumbers. Leave the skin on for colour.
Great poolside! Froze extra melon for the next round.
Do you use a dry white or something sweeter?
Fun idea and so refreshing, though it watered down fast once the melon melted. Drink it quick, delicious!