**Melon Spritzer: A Refreshing and Flavorful Summer Drink**
As the sun shines brightly and temperatures soar, quench your thirst and cool down with a delightful Melon Spritzer. This vibrant drink combines the natural sweetness of ripe melons with the effervescence of sparkling water, creating a refreshing and flavorful beverage that's perfect for any occasion. Sip on this delightful concoction at backyard barbecues, pool parties, or simply as a refreshing treat on a hot summer day. With variations ranging from classic melon spritzer to variations featuring vodka, lime, and even cucumber, there's a Melon Spritzer recipe tailored to every taste. Dive into the world of melon spritzers and discover the perfect drink to beat the heat and embrace the vibrant flavors of summer.
4-INGREDIENT CITRUS & MELON SPRITZER
Light and refreshing spritzers made with fresh honeydew melon and lime. Incredibly versatile and made with just 4 simple ingredients.
Provided by Minimalist Baker
Categories Beverage
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To make the melon ice cubes, slice one honeydew melon in half and scoop out the seeds. Then slice into 6 wedges and run a knife very close to the rind to remove the fruit. Use a knife to cut the fruit into ice cube shapes (alternatively, use a melon baller to scoop out fruit).
- Arrange fruit on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours, or until firm (like ice cubes).
- In the meantime, remove seeds from the remaining half of the melon and scoop the fruit into a large jar (you should have ~2 cups of melon as recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size).
- To the jar, add lime juice and organic cane sugar (or stevia) and use a muddler (or something with a flat edge) to smash and muddle together until it looks like a purée.
- Set a fine mesh strainer over a mixing bowl and add the purée, then press to extract the juice. Continue pressing until all juice is extracted. Discard (or compost) remaining pulp, or reserve for smoothies. Set juice in refrigerator until melon cubes are frozen.
- Once frozen, add melon cubes to desired number of serving glasses, filling 3/4 of the way up. Then top with the melon-lime juice, filling just less than halfway full.
- At this time you can add extras such as fresh cherries, cucumber, mint, or alcohol of choice (see notes). Then top with club soda / sparkling water, stir gently, and enjoy!
- Best when fresh. Store melon cubes in a freezer-safe container in the freezer up to 1 month. Juice will keep covered in the refrigerator for a few days, though best within the first 24 hours. Shake to refresh as it will separate.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 spritzers, Calories 141 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 1.8 g, Fat 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 58 mg, Fiber 2.6 g, Sugar 32.2 g
WATERMELON SPRITZER
It couldn't get much easier than this bright spritzer! "Watermelon blended with limeade is cool and refreshing. It's a wonderful thirst-quencher on a hot summer day." -Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place watermelon in a blender. Cover and process until blended. Strain and discard pulp; transfer juice to a pitcher. Stir in limeade concentrate. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Just before serving, stir in carbonated water. Garnish servings with lime slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
WATERMELON VODKA SPRITZER
Cool, light, refreshing, and perfect for those hot summer days... Garnish with watermelon slices if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Muddle watermelon in a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, agave nectar, and 1/4 cup ice. Shake for 20 seconds.
- Strain over a collins glass filled with ice. Top with club soda.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 4.7 mg, Sugar 26.1 g
MELON SPRITZER
This is a yummy concoction I made up years ago; usually refreshing in the summer! It really has a great flavor!
Provided by alligirl
Categories Beverages
Time 2m
Yield 1 cocktail, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour 1st 3 ingredients into shaker glass and 'shake it up!'.
- Strain into ice-filled collins glass. (tall-skinny glass).
- Fill with Sprite.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 7.8, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 16.5, Protein 0.4
MELON SPRITZERS
Blend honeydew, Galia or cantaloupes into a cooling wine-based cocktail with apple juice and lime
Provided by Sarah Cook
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the melon chunks in a blender or food processor with the lime juice and apple juice. Whizz to the smoothest you can get, then stir in the lime zest. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- To serve, pour the melon mixture into a big jug with the wine, then add an equal part of lemonade and give it a good stir. Thread a few melon balls onto skewers, if you like, add one to each glass with some crushed ice, and top up with the melon spritzer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
WATERMELON SPRITZER
Steps:
- In a blender, puree the watermelon, ice, sugar and lime juice and blend until completely liquid. Pour into a pitcher and top with the seltzer water. Pour into glasses and garnish with mint.
HONEYDEW SPRITZERS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 55m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make a simple syrup by mixing the sugar with 3/4 cup water until the sugar dissolves.
- Put the melon in a blender with the lime juice and blend until smooth. Add about 1 cup of the simple syrup to the blender and blend. Taste and add more simple syrup if needed. Refrigerated until chilled.
- Add some ice to each wine glass. Add 1/3 cup melon puree to each and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a piece of melon and slice of lime on the rim of each glass.
WATERMELON SPRITZER
Country music group Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman shares her recipe for a refreshing and simple summer drink.
Provided by Food Network
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the watermelon, simple syrup and lime juice in a blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into a small pitcher with ice. Add the diet grapefruit soda and stir. Pour into glasses.
Tips:
- Choose ripe melons: The riper the melon, the sweeter the spritzer will be. Look for melons that are heavy for their size and have a deep, consistent color.
- Chill the ingredients: Chilling the melon, sparkling water, and lime juice before making the spritzer will help it be extra refreshing.
- Add other fruits or herbs: Feel free to experiment with other fruits or herbs in your spritzer. Some good options include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mint, or basil.
- Make it a mocktail: If you don't want to add alcohol, you can omit the vodka or rum and simply enjoy the spritzer as a non-alcoholic beverage.
Conclusion:
The melon spritzer is a refreshing and delicious summer drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy, give the melon spritzer a try. You won't be disappointed!
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