{"id":2660,"date":"2024-08-19T21:09:22","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T21:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/?p=2660"},"modified":"2024-08-19T21:09:24","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T21:09:24","slug":"summer-isnt-complete-without-this-sparkling-watermelon-spritz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/blog\/summer-isnt-complete-without-this-sparkling-watermelon-spritz\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Isn\u2019t Complete without this Sparkling Watermelon Spritz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What\u2019s pink, juicy, and best enjoyed with a splash of bubbles? Watermelon! We have the perfect spritz recipe to keep you cool the last few weeks of summer that combines the subtle sweetness of this vibrant-pink fruit with the crispness of Frank Family\u2019s Blanc de Blancs<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
2 oz<\/td>Fresh watermelon juice<\/td><\/tr>
\u00be oz<\/td>St-Germain elderflower liqueur<\/td><\/tr>
1 oz<\/td>Fresh lemon juice<\/td><\/tr>
4 oz<\/td>Frank Family Blanc de Blancs<\/td><\/tr>
For garnish<\/td>Watermelon triangle (optional)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Method<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
  1. Cut off the rind from one watermelon and slice into cubes.<\/li>
  2. Add cubed watermelon to a blender and blitz it until smooth* (you may need to add a splash of water). <\/li>
  3. Use a fine mesh strainer and pour the watermelon mixture through, using a spoon or spatula to press any excess juice.<\/li>
  4. In a shaker, add ice, watermelon juice, St-Germain, and fresh-squeezed lemon juice and shake vigorously.<\/li>
  5. Strain shaker into sparkling wine glass and top with sparkling wine.<\/li>
  6. Garnish with watermelon triangle on the rim of the glass and enjoy!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    *NOTE: For added refreshment, make this a frozen cocktail by placing the watermelon cubes in the freezer several hours before adding to the blender. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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