Cucumber Watermelon Spritz
Cucumber Watermelon Spritz
Ingredients
For the Spritz Base
- 6 fluid ounces Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin
- 3 fluid ounces lemon juice
- 3 fluid ounces watermelon juice
- 2 fluid ounces simple syrup
- 2 1/2 fluid ounces water, optional, for dilution
For Serving and Garnish
- 1 bottle sparkling rosé, chilled, to top
- 4 mint sprig, for garnish
- 4 watermelon slice, for garnish
- as needed ice
Instructions
- 1
In a large pitcher or mixing carafe, combine the Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin, fresh lemon juice, watermelon juice, simple syrup, and the optional water. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate the spritz mixture for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
⏱️ 60 min
- 3
To serve, fill a spritz glass or wine glass with ice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour the chilled spritz mixture into the glass, filling it approximately halfway.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Top off the glass with sparkling rosé, filling it to your desired level. The rosé adds a beautiful effervescence and complements the fruit flavors.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Garnish each spritz with a fresh mint sprig and a thin watermelon slice. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cucumber Watermelon Spritz
For the Spritz Base
- 6 fluid ounces Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin
- 3 fluid ounces lemon juice
- 3 fluid ounces watermelon juice
- 2 fluid ounces simple syrup
- 2 1/2 fluid ounces water, optional, for dilution
For Serving and Garnish
- 1 bottle sparkling rosé, chilled, to top
- 4 mint sprig, for garnish
- 4 watermelon slice, for garnish
- as needed ice
Instructions
- 1
In a large pitcher or mixing carafe, combine the Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin, fresh lemon juice, watermelon juice, simple syrup, and the optional water. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate the spritz mixture for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
⏱️ 60 min - 3
To serve, fill a spritz glass or wine glass with ice.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour the chilled spritz mixture into the glass, filling it approximately halfway.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Top off the glass with sparkling rosé, filling it to your desired level. The rosé adds a beautiful effervescence and complements the fruit flavors.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Garnish each spritz with a fresh mint sprig and a thin watermelon slice. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min