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Home » Drink » Cocktail » Melon Mint Wine Spritzer

Melon Mint Wine Spritzer

Created: May 14, 2016 Updated: April 22, 2022 by Lyuba Brooke 1 Comment *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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This Melon Mint Wine Spritzer is a delicious, refreshing summer cocktail, perfect for enjoying during all the summer outdoor (and indoor) parties. Fresh fruit, mint leaves, a touch of sweetness, and white wine make this sparkling cocktail perfect for hot weather.

Melon Mint Wine Spritzer with cantaloupe and mint in a stemless wine glass with mint on top as a garnish

So apparently, I can tell between a honeydew and a cantaloupe. I’ve made this cocktail with honeydew melon for the first time. It was for a party and it was quite popular. So when I decided to remake it to share with all of you, I went out to get another melon. While little man and I were shopping, I just grabbed a melon and didn’t even think twice that it was a different color and textured…duh.

I got home, all ready to make the cocktail, and was actually surprised that it was a cantaloupe when I cut into it. Then it hit me…that is not what a honeydew looks like. (Don’t be distracted when shopping!) Since cantaloupe actually had quite a bit more nutritional value than a honeydew, I went ahead and made the cocktail with it just to try.

It actually turned out just as tasty. Not as sweet, different melon flavor, but just as tasty nevertheless. You can decide for yourself now,  if you want to make this spritzer with honeydew melon or cantaloupe. For our next party, I am planning on making BOTH and using leftovers for a fruit salad.

top view of Melon Mint Wine Spritzer with cantaloupe and mint in a stemless wine glass with mint on top as a garnish

With Memorial Day coming soon and kicking off the season of grilling and outdoor parties, it’s time for some delicious new recipes to be enjoyed in the summer. While I’m finding time to grill and test some recipes for you, I’m keeping you occupied with this tasty summer cocktail recipe.

horizonal photo of Melon Mint Wine Spritzer with cantaloupe and mint in a stemless wine glass with mint on top as a garnish and cantaloupe slices in the background

2 glasses filled with melon mint wine spritzer topped with mint leaves on a wooden table as viewed close up

Melon Mint Wine Spritzer

I recommend preparing this cocktail ahead of time. It's better to refrigerate it for a couple of hours (or overnight) so that the spritzer gets more infused with the flavor.
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Course: cocktail
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cool and refrigerate:: 2 hours hours
Total Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 1/2 honeydew or cantaloupe
  • 1 cup fresh spearmint leaves
  • 750 ml bottle of sweeter wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling not moscato
  • 3-4 Tbsp simple syrup
  • 12 oz club soda
  • Spearmint leaves to garnish

Instructions

  • Cut melon in half. Set aside one half for cocktail recipe and the other you can use for party appetizers. Scoop out the seeds and take off the skin. Chop the melon into about 1/2 inch chunks. Add half into a bowl and half into the pitches.
  • Add simple syrup and mint leaves to the bowl with chopped melon. Mash together mint, melon, and simple syrup. Try to press more on the mint to extract the juices. Add the entire content of the bowl to the pitcher.
  • Add wine to the pitcher and mix well.
  • I would recommend refrigerating for a couple of hours (or overnight) at this point, so that the spritzer gets more infused with the flavor.
  • Add club soda before serving and gently stir.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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 Melon Mint Wine Spritzer with cantaloupe and mint in a stemless wine glass with mint on top as a garnish

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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  1. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    May 16, 2016 at 7:37 am

    5 stars
    I love the color but I bet the honeydew also was gorgeous. We really enjoy mixing spritzers for summer get togethers. So very refreshing. I take it this time you didn’t climb up on a chair to get an overhead shot :-)! Thank you for sharing!!

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read More.

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