New Watermelon Spritz Recipe
Campari, Caravella Limoncello, prosecco, watermelon
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Ingredients
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Watermelon Prep
Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Watermelon Prep
Place the cubed watermelon in a blender. Add the granulated sugar and fresh lime juice to brighten the flavor.
Blend on high until smooth (about 20–30 seconds). Taste and adjust sweetness with up to 1 more teaspoon sugar if needed.
Strain the watermelon purée through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or measuring cup, pressing with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. You should end up with about 3/4–1 cup watermelon juice. Chill briefly if not cold.
Cocktail
Build the Spritz
Fill a large wine glass or rocks glass halfway with ice.
Pour 1.5 tablespoons Campari and 1 tablespoon limoncello over the ice.
Add 2 to 3 ounces (about half of the prepared watermelon juice) to the glass. Stir gently to combine the liqueurs and watermelon juice.
Top gently with 4 ounces chilled prosecco. Stir once or twice very gently to marry the bubbles with the juices — avoid vigorous stirring to keep carbonation.
Taste and, if you prefer a fruitier or less bitter drink, add the remaining watermelon juice (up to 1.5–2 oz). Adjust to taste.
Garnish & Serve
Garnish the glass with a small watermelon wedge perched on the rim and a sprig of fresh mint. Optionally slap the mint between your palms first to release aroma.
Serve immediately while prosecco is still lively.