These refreshing summer cocktails combine pureed watermelon, tequila (optional), Sanpellegrino, and a pinch of salt.
Fresh Watermelon and Tequila Spritzers
This is a go-to drink for hot days and a crowd because it’s easy to serve to people with different preferences—add tequila for those who want a cocktail and skip it for kids or anyone avoiding alcohol.
Make a large batch of watermelon juice by pureeing and straining fresh watermelon into a pitcher. Arrange the pitcher with a bucket of ice, a small dish of salt, a few cans of Sanpellegrino (any flavor works; pomegranate-orange is my favorite), and a bottle of tequila so guests can mix their own drinks.
If you prefer a blended, slushy-style drink, freeze the watermelon juice or blend fresh juice with a handful of ice and a pinch of salt, then pour into a glass and top with Sanpellegrino for bubbles.
📖 Recipe
Watermelon Tequila Spritzers
Ingredients
- A small 3 lb watermelon (or a portion of a larger watermelon)
- 16 oz tequila (optional)
- 16 oz Sanpellegrino (any flavor; pomegranate-orange recommended)
- Salt
Instructions
Make the watermelon juice:
- Cut the watermelon flesh away from the rind and add to a blender. Puree until smooth, then strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp and seeds.
To assemble each drink:
- Combine 2 oz watermelon juice with 2 oz tequila (omit tequila for a non-alcoholic version). Pour over ice and top with about 2 oz Sanpellegrino. Finish with a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
For a frozen spritzer, blend watermelon juice with a handful of ice and a pinch of salt until slushy, pour into a glass, and finish with a splash of Sanpellegrino.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving (approx.):
Calories: variesTotal Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: variesCarbohydrates: variesFiber: 0gSugar: variesProtein: 0g
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