On Prosecco Day, indulge in these five delightful cocktail recipes that showcase the versatility of this sparkling wine.
Every day is worth celebrating, but August 13th holds a special place as it honors Prosecco—a sparkling wine that often graces our moments of joy. While Prosecco is delightful on its own, Prosecco Day calls for a bit of creativity in the form of these exciting cocktail recipes:
Negroni Sbagliato
The Negroni Sbagliato became a sensation in 2022, largely due to its popularity on TikTok. Traditionally, a Negroni includes Gin, Vermouth, and Campari. The Negroni Sbagliato, or “mistaken Negroni” in Italian, swaps the Gin for Prosecco. Here’s a simple recipe from Good Food to try:
Ingredients: 25ml Campari, 25ml sweet Vermouth, Prosecco, ice, and a slice of orange.
Method: Combine Campari and sweet Vermouth in a glass. Add an ice cube, then carefully pour in Prosecco, ideally down a long spoon to maintain the bubbles. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.
Bellini
The Bellini is arguably the most famous cocktail on this list. According to the International Bartenders Association, it remains a top favorite. The drink’s sunset hue reminded its creator of the paintings of 15th-century Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini, hence the name. Here’s a classic Bellini recipe from The Salty Marshmallow:
Ingredients: 3 cups of Prosecco, 3 cups of sliced frozen peaches, fresh peach slices.
Method: Blend Prosecco with frozen peach slices until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with fresh peach slices.
Hugo
If you’re looking for a refreshing cocktail, the Hugo is perfect. It’s a summer favorite, trending all year long, and very easy to prepare. Celebrate Prosecco Day with this simple recipe from Great Italian Chefs:
Ingredients: 30ml elderflower cordial, a splash of soda water, Prosecco, ice, fresh mint, and lime.
Method: In a wine glass, add mint leaves and ice. Pour in elderflower cordial, soda, and Prosecco. Stir and serve with a lime slice.
Hibiscus Spritz
The Hibiscus Spritz is another easy-to-make Prosecco cocktail. Known for its vibrant color and flavor, hibiscus is also rich in antioxidants. Try this recipe from Good Food:
Ingredients: 300ml Prosecco, 100ml Vodka, 25ml ginger cordial, juice of one orange, juice of one lemon, ice, hibiscus syrup, hibiscus flowers.
Method: In a cocktail shaker, combine Vodka, orange juice, lemon juice, and ginger cordial with ice. Shake until frosty, then set aside. Place a hibiscus flower in each champagne flute, strain the cocktail over the flowers, top with Prosecco, and add a teaspoon of hibiscus syrup.
Raspberry Martini
A Martini is a timeless classic, usually made with Gin and Vermouth. Add a refreshing twist by incorporating Prosecco. Here’s an easy recipe from System of a Brown:
Ingredients: 300ml Prosecco, 60ml Raspberry Vodka, 6-8 fresh raspberries, 2 tablespoons white sugar, 2-3 teaspoons raspberry syrup.
Method: In a cocktail shaker, muddle raspberries with white sugar. Add Raspberry Vodka, raspberry syrup, and ice, then shake well. Pour in Prosecco without shaking further, strain into a martini glass.
Which Prosecco cocktail will you be trying today?
