🍉 Summer's Official Cocktail: Watermelon Sugar

Tastes like straweberries on a summer evening...ok well maybe it tastes more like watermelon but yes—we’re playing that song on loop.

🌿 Why We’re Pouring Summer's Official Cocktail

Back by very popular demand, Watermelon Sugar returns this August as the fizzy, flirty anthem of summer. Inspired by sunshine, sweet fruit, and that one song we definitely don’t skip, this cocktail is pure summer in a glass.

It was a runaway favorite last year, and we couldn’t resist bringing it back. Juicy, refreshing, and perfectly pink—Watermelon Sugar is for those who like their drinks chilled, their playlists vibey, and their patio moments extra sparkly.

✨ What’s in the Glass?

Every sip of Watermelon Sugar is a celebration of real fruit, subtle sweetness, and playful sparkle.

• 🍉 Fresh watermelon purée (house-made, as always)

• 🍊 A splash of orange juice

• 🍋 A squeeze of lime juice

• 🍯 A touch of simple syrup

• 🌵 A hit of alcohol-free tequila (for a little edge)

• 🫧 Topped with our fruity sparkling wine: Bubblicious

  
  

It’s bright, citrusy, and bursting with watermelon flavor—no fake syrups, no flavoring chemicals, just the real fruit doing its thing as God intended.

🧠 NERD ALERT! Things are about to get delightfully dorky.

Side effects may include: questioning what’s in other cocktails, feeling smug about real fruit, and humming Harry Styles for the rest of the day.

Let’s talk ingredients. We could use watermelon-flavored syrup, but that’s just not our style. Instead, we hand-blend fresh, in-season watermelon into a purée. That means you’re getting real texture, real aroma, and real watermelon flavor—not red #40 and a fake sugar rush from high-fructose corn syrup.

We also use alcohol-free tequila in this cocktail—not to skip the fun, but to keep it low-ABV. Combined with Bubblicious, this drink comes in lighter than a glass of wine or a full cocktail, making it ideal for those who want something festive but not too boozy. Great for slow sippers, daytime drinkers, or anyone seeking a balance between flavor and feeling.

🌿 Why It Matters

At The Rejoicing Vine, we believe in joyful, intentional sips. That means:

✅ Fresh, real ingredients

✅ Sustainable sparkling wine

✅ Options for low-ABV lifestyles

Watermelon Sugar lets us celebrate all that—with a wink, a pour, and just a touch of summer sweetness and that's why it's becoming Summer's Official Cocktail.

Whether you're watching the sunset, dancing barefoot in the vineyard, or singing “I just wanna taste it” a little too loud—we’ve got your glass ready.

📸 Sip & Share

Watermelon Sugar is here all month long—and just like the season, it won’t last forever. Come try it in the tasting room, and let this sparkling cocktail be the soundtrack to your August.

📍 Location: 8440 W 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN

🍉 Available: All August, while the melons (and the vibes) last

🥂 Pairs with: summer playlists, live music, your favorite sundress, and salty snacks

📸 Tag us @therejoicingvine and use #WatermelonSugarSip to show off your favorite summer sparkle

Tastes like watermelons on a summer evenin’...