Spring Watermelon Seltzer Cocktail

Spring has officially arrived, and we’re celebrating with a cocktail that tastes like sunshine in a glass, our first instalment of our monthly cocktail series! 

Light, refreshing and beautifully balanced, this Watermelon Basil Seltzer Cocktail combines smooth vanilla vodka, zesty lemon and a touch of sweetness with the fresh, juicy Coast Watermelon Seltzer.

Served over plenty of ice and finished with fragrant fresh basil, it’s the perfect drink for long afternoons, garden gatherings and easy entertaining with friends.

Coastal Crush Cocktail feat. Coast Watermelon Seltzer

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 30ml vanilla vodka
• 150ml Coast Watermelon Seltzer
• 30ml fresh lemon juice
• 30ml sugar syrup
• Ice
• Fresh basil, to garnish

Method

Add the vanilla vodka, fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup to a wine glass.

Fill the glass generously with ice, then top with 150ml of Coast Watermelon Seltzer.

Give it a gentle stir to combine, garnish with a fresh sprig of basil and serve immediately.

Fresh, fruity and effortlessly refreshing — just what spring called for.

The Perfect Spring Bite

And because every great cocktail deserves a little something to snack on, serve it alongside these gorgeous Watermelon, Bocconcini & Prosciutto Bites.

The sweet watermelon, creamy baby bocconcini, fragrant basil and salty prosciutto are finished with a drizzle of rich balsamic glaze. The combination is the perfect little bite to enjoy between sips.

What you’ll need

• 1 cube watermelon
• 1 baby bocconcini
• 1 fresh basil leaf
• 1 thin slice prosciutto
• Balsamic glaze

To assemble

Place a cube of watermelon, baby bocconcini and a basil leaf together, then wrap in a thinly sliced piece of prosciutto.

Arrange on a serving platter and finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Pour, platter, relax. Spring entertaining has never been easier.