If a cocktail could taste like summer, it would be this Watermelon Mint Spritz. It’s so refreshing and especially perfect for a weekend brunch in the garden.  KDHamptons tried and loved this recipe from Mixed and Measured which is pretty easy to make:  Muddle fresh mint with maple syrup, blend with watermelon, strain, then mix with a touch of fresh lime juice. Top off your tipple with a good amount of Mionetto Prosecco Rosé and you’ve got a signature cocktail that can’t be beat!

This drink can easily be made with watermelon juice ahead of time. You can even mix the Mionetto Prosecco Rosé in with the juice and freeze it for later for a slushy froze!

Follow along to make the magic happen!

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

• 2 teaspoons maple syrup

• 2 cups cubed watermelon (works best if the watermelon is cold)

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

• Mionetto Prosecco Rosé

DIRECTIONS

1. Muddle the mint leaves with maple syrup.

2. Add to a blender with the cubed watermelon and blend for about 10 seconds.

3. Strain into a pitcher, pressing the mixture to get as much watermelon juice as you can. Mix in the lime juice.

4. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to get it nice and cold. (Or you can serve it with ice)

5. Fill your serving cups halfway with the watermelon juice then top with prosecco (1-1 ratio).

Compiled by Lucie Lott