Prosecco is a term applied to a crisp sparkling white wine as well as the grape that is used to make it. The Prosecco grape is primarily grown in a region of Italy known as Veneto. It is also grown in the Valdobbiadene and Conegliano wine regions, both north of Venice.
Generally much less expensive than its sparkling French counterpart, Prosecco lends itself wondefully as the main ingredient in a number of refreshing cocktails that are perfect for these sizzling mid-August days.
Check out howbooks.com list of the Top 5 Best Prosecco Cocktails, and let us know your favorite!
Blissini
This recipe is a variation of the popular Bellini cocktail. You will need:
1 ½ cups of chilled Prosecco, 1 ½ cups of chilled orange juice, 1 ½ cups of chilled pomegranate juice and mint leaves for garnish.
Prepare 4 champagne glasses by chilling them. In a pitcher, mix the above ingredients. Pour into each glass and garnish with a mint leaf.
Raspberry-Lemon Prosecco Cocktail
This summery treat mixes the tartness of lemonade, the sweetness of raspberries and the bubbly Prosecco for a drink that is perfect for a warm summer evening. You will need:
¼ cup of sugar, ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon rind, 2 bottles of Prosecco, 1 cup of fresh raspberries.
First you will need to prepare the lemon syrup. Combine sugar and lemon juice in a small pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Stir in rind. Cover and refrigerate overnight then strain the rinds out before mixing.
You want to combine the lemon syrup with the bottles of Prosecco. A punch bowl or 2 large pitchers will be ideal for this. Add the raspberries to the mixture. Serve immediately.
Due Campari
This recipe not only uses Prosecco, but also uses bitters! You will need:
4 ounces of Prosecco, ¾ ounce of Campari bitters, and ¾ ounce of lemon juice.
Shake lemon juice and Campari bitters well over ice cubes in a shaker. Strain into a chilled champagne flute. Fill to the top with Prosecco. Serve and enjoy!
Bold Chieftain
If you are looking for a great celebratory cocktail with a kick, the Bold Chieftain will be the way to go! You will need:
½ ounce whiskey, ½ ounce orange liqueur (Contreau is an example), your favorite Prosecco and an orange twist for garnish.
In a champagne flute mix the whiskey and orange liqueur. Fill the rest of the glass with Prosecco. Zest an orange into the glass, add an orange twist and drink immediately.
Amore Frizzante
A superb cocktail when made of the finest ingredients, the Amore Frizzante is a fruity delight. You will need:
1 ounce of premium vodka, ½ ounce of high quality orange liqueur, ½ ounce peach nectar, Prosecco. For garnish – sliced peaches and raspberries.
Pour the vodka, orange liqueur, and peach nectar into a chilled shaker filled with ice. Strain into a champagne flute and fill to the top with Prosecco. Garnish with a sliced peach and 2 raspberries.
Bonus: Traditional Bellini Recipe
We couldn’t discuss Prosecco without telling you how to make a Bellini! They are simple and can be made in less than a minute! You need: Prosecco and fresh peach puree.
Mix the drink one part peach puree to 2 parts Prosecco. Serve in a chilled champagne flute.
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