Enjoy a refreshing adult-friendly cocktail with this easy and delicious Sparkling Watermelon Cocktail. You can make it in minutes and enjoy it while you’re hanging out on the beach, poolside, or even at a family gathering.

A photo of a Sparkling Watermelon Cocktail next to a bottle of Malibu Watermelon Rum and Sparkling Wine.

Is watermelon one of your favorite fruits? If you love that slightly sweet taste when you bite into a slice of watermelon, try this Sparkling Watermelon Cocktail. It’s the perfect beverage for adults looking to relax, unwind, and have some fun. You can make this cocktail at home with simple ingredients.

Who needs to go to the bar or a restaurant for an incredible cocktail? Not you anymore! With this recipe, you’ll become the barista for friends and family as they look forward to sipping on these flavorful cocktails at all the upcoming events.

Overhead photo of the ingredients to make sparkling watermelon cocktail.

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Ingredient Notes

When choosing the watermelon juice for this beverage, consider getting the Tropicana brand. It has a fresh and sweet taste that makes this cocktail even more enjoyable. If you can’t find it, it’s fine to use something else.
Make sure you have some fresh watermelon to add to the beverage as garnish. The fresh watermelon adds that extra touch to the cocktails.
When selecting the watermelon rum, choose Malibu. It goes down smoothly and adds a great touch. It’s not too overpowering. If you can’t find that brand of rum, it’s okay to use a different brand.

Pouring sparkling wine into a glass to make a sparkling watermelon cocktail.

How to Make the Sparkling Watermelon Cocktail

Prepare the cocktail: fill a glass 1/3 of the way with sparkling wine, 1/3 with Malibu Watermelon Rum and 1/3 with Watermelon juice.
Garnish: top with fresh watermelon & mint.
Cheers!

Tips for Making the Sparkling Watermelon Cocktail

Use extra dry sparkling wine with watermelon juice and watermelon vodka. The wine adds the perfect consistency to the beverage, making it go down smoothly.
Pair your beverage with fresh watermelon. You can buy some pre-sliced at the store if you don’t feel like slicing it yourself.
Add the sparkling wine to the glass first, followed by the rum and watermelon juice. Add the pieces of watermelon on top and then garnish with a few mint leaves to complete the beverage.

A photo of a Sparkling Watermelon Cocktail garnished with mint and fresh watermelon.

How to Store the Sparkling Watermelon Cocktail

Combine the ingredients, stir well, and keep in a container with a lid. Put the beverage in the fridge until you’re ready to drink it. Be sure to serve it over ice.

FAQs

Will it taste like biting into a watermelon? Yes! If you’re a fan of watermelon, you can expect to love this Sparkling Watermelon Cocktail.

Do I have to use Sparkline wine? Sparkling wine gives this cocktail that perfect fizz. It’s best to use it instead of using regular white wine.

Is the mint a must-have? You don’t need to add mint leaves to your beverage if you can’t find them or don’t have them. However, it does pair nicely with this cocktail. While it’s optional, consider giving it a try to see how well you like it.

Can I use coconut rum? If you’d rather use coconut rum, you can do that to combine both coconut and watermelon together. These two fruits pair nicely, so it isn’t a problem. Give it a try to see what you like best.