Spritzer, The Viral Espresso Coffee Recipe For Summer
15 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
6
Ingredients
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Espresso coffee recipe goes refreshing this summer by mixing it with watermelon and sparkling water! Confused? But that’s what’s going viral right now with the watermelon espresso spritzer. The drink, served in everything from cocktail glasses to cut watermelons, is cropping up across accounts on social media because of its unique combination and refreshing taste.
This combination of flavours may look like it doesn’t work – espresso coffee recipe yields a bitter brew while watermelon is refreshing, crispy, and fruity. And yet, the two come together in a layered spritzer that suits the summer season – especially when topped with sparkling water. The water lends a bubbly touch that turns it from just another blend into a spritzer.
It’s simple to make, uses common ingredients, and needs basic prep. There is also a creamier version (with coconut cream) and a sweeter version (with sugar or honey). But this recipe keeps the most crisp flavour, relying on no additional sweeteners or creamers. Thus, it requires you to pick the right watermelon for that authentic, sweet flavour.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
2 cupsFresh watermelon (deseeded and cubed)
30 mlFresh espresso (cooled)
60–90 mlSparkling water
1–2 tspLemon juice
as requiredIce cubes
3–4Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
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Directions
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Step 1: Make a watermelon juice base
Blend 2 cups of watermelon until smooth, then strain to remove pulp for a cleaner drink. In a glass, add ice cubes, ½–¾ cup watermelon juice, and 1–2 tsp lemon juice. Stir well.
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Step 2: Add espresso
Pour 30 ml of cooled espresso gently over the juice mixture. Be slow as you pour to let the layers form.
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Step 3: Add sparkling water
Top with 60–90 ml chilled sparkling water. Stir lightly (or leave layered), garnish with mint, and serve immediately.
It’s a refreshing summer drink that combines fresh watermelon juice with espresso and sparkling water, creating a balance of sweet, fruity, and slightly bitter flavours.
Surprisingly, yes. The natural sweetness of watermelon softens the bitterness of espresso, while the acidity from lemon and fizz from sparkling water help balance the drink.
Use a well-balanced espresso (not overly strong), add a touch of sweetener if needed, and ensure the watermelon juice is naturally sweet and ripe.
It’s best made fresh. You can prep the watermelon juice ahead of time, but add espresso and sparkling water just before serving to maintain flavour and fizz.