Watermelon spritz
Watermelon spritz
This refreshing fruity spritz is a perfect drink on a hot summers day or afternoon BBQ feast.
Freeze extra watermelon cubes to replace ice cubes for an additional watermelon flavour hit or add them to chilled water for the kids.
Ingredients:
1/4 watermelon
600ml Soda water chilled
1/2 bottle Prosecco chilled
Juice of 2 limes
1/3 caster sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
Ice cubes
Mint leaves to garnish
Method:
1. Slice up some of the watermelon into small triangles for the garnish’s, these can be placed into the freezer a head of time.
2. Slice the remainder of the watermelon into rough cubes and place into a zip lock bag in the freezer for a few hours beforehand to chill.
3. Depending on how sweet your watermelon is and if you have a sweet tooth a sugar syrup may be needed. To make the syrup add the caster sugar and boiling water into a glass jug and stir to dissolve. Set-aside to cool down completely.
4. When you're ready to serve the spritz, blend the partially frozen watermelon cubes in batches in a blender to create a slushy consistency.
5. Pour the mixture into a large mixing jug or bowl along with the soda water, lime juice and cooled sugar syrup. Stir until well combined.
6. Add a few ice cubes to glasses, fill half full with the watermelon juice and top the remainder up with chilled Prosecco.
7. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a chilled sliced of watermelon on the side of the glass.
Serve: 8-10