Watermelon Basil Breeze — A Mediterranean Summer Cooler

Bright, juicy and herb-fresh — the perfect aperitivo for warm Mediterranean evenings.

When watermelon meets basil, you get the taste of pure summer.

When you add Prosecco?
You get the most refreshing Mediterranean spritz of the season — light, vibrant and effortlessly stylish.

This Watermelon Basil Spritz is a Casa Mediterra–friendly twist on a summer classic, made only with ingredients you actually offer: Mediterranean wine, citrus and herbs.

🍹 What You Need

• 90 ml Prosecco (veya beyaz şarap: Gavi / Pinot Grigio)

• 80–100 g fresh watermelon, blended or muddled

• 10–15 ml fresh lime juice

• Fresh basil leaves

• Soda water

• Ice

🧊 How to Mix It

1. Blend or muddle fresh watermelon until you get a smooth puree.

2. Strain into a wine glass filled with ice.

3. Add lime juice.

4. Pour Prosecco gently over the top.

5. Add a splash of soda water for extra freshness.

6. Garnish with fresh basil and a small watermelon slice.

The result?
A juicy, bright-pink spritz with basil aroma, Mediterranean freshness and a dry Prosecco finish.

🌿 Why It Feels Mediterranean

• Watermelon = iconic summer fruit across Turkey, Greece & Italy

• Basil = essential Mediterranean herb

• Prosecco = Italian aperitivo culture

• Light and refreshing with a beautiful colour

Everything about it feels like a seaside afternoon.

✨ Mix With Style Tip

Use frozen watermelon cubes instead of ice — it chills the drink without dilution and looks stunning in the glass.