Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade Spritzers
Quench your thirst with these refreshing Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade Spritzers, the perfect summertime drink that’s as vibrant as it is delicious! This quick and easy recipe combines sweet, juicy watermelon with zesty freshly squeezed lemon juice, a touch of sugar, and bubbly sparkling water for a light, fizzy twist. Strained to silky perfection and served over ice, each glass is finished with a slice of lemon and fresh mint leaves, making it as beautiful to look at as it is to sip. Ready in just 15 minutes and naturally hydrating, this non-alcoholic spritzer is ideal for outdoor gatherings, poolside lounging, or simply cooling off on a hot day. Get ready to fall in love with this sparkling summer essential!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed) seedless watermelon
- 0.5 cups (freshly squeezed) lemon juice
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups (chilled) sparkling water
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 slices (for garnish) lemon slices
- 8 leaves (for garnish) mint leaves
Instructions
1. Place the cubed watermelon in a blender and blend on high until a smooth puree forms, about 1 minute.
2. Strain the watermelon puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing gently with a spoon to extract the juice. Discard any remaining pulp.
3. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar to the pitcher. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
4. Pour in the chilled sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
5. Fill four glasses with ice cubes and evenly divide the spritzer mixture among them.
6. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and two mint leaves.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade Spritzers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 868 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
