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Watermelon Jalapeño Spritz Recipe

Watermelon-refreshing first, jalapeño-spicy second.

Prep Time
1.5 min
Method
Stirred
Glass
Large wine glass
Strength
Light

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Last updated September 14, 2026

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About the Watermelon Jalapeño Spritz

A modern build with no historic lineage, applying the "swicy" trend to a Prosecco-topped spritz format.

Watermelon Jalapeño Spritz cocktail served in a Large wine glass
Ingredients for a Watermelon Jalapeño Spritz: Vodka, Watermelon juice, Fresh lime juice laid out on a home kitchen counter

Ingredients

Servings
1
  • Vodka1 ½ oz
  • Watermelon juice1 oz
  • Fresh lime juice½ oz
  • Jalapeño syrup¼ oz
  • Prosecco~3 oz, to top

Method

  1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
  2. Measure and pour the vodka, watermelon juice, fresh lime juice and jalapeño syrup into the glass.
  3. Stir once to combine.
  4. Top with Prosecco.
Stirring the Watermelon Jalapeño Spritz into a chilled large wine glass
Close-up of the garnish on a Watermelon Jalapeño Spritz, expressed over the glass

Glass & Garnish

Large wine glass, full of ice.

Notes

Fresh watermelon juice tastes noticeably better than bottled. Pairs well with light summer appetizers.

Tools Used

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