Join me on a journey through the world of Italian cocktails.
In this section I have recipes for making the most iconic drinks that you’ll find in Italy. And, since this is a site about Prosecco, you can expect your favourite sparkling wine to turn up often, with a whole host of Prosecco cocktails on offer.
So, what’s your drink of choice? Do you like the bitter strength of a Negroni? Or do you lean towards an Aperol Spritz; the Italian aperitivo superhero? Perhaps, like me, you can’t get enough of the fresh white peaches poured into a Bellini? Is there a better way to be transported back to the Piazzas of Venice on a warm summer’s day? Maybe you like the budget-friendly Prosecco versions of a Mimosa or Bucks Fizz, swapping Champagne for Prosecco?
Whatever cocktail type you enjoy, learn the art of blending Italian cocktail ingredients. Find out which foods pair well with each cocktail. And discover the best glasses for serving each drink. But don’t worry, I’m not a fussy bartender so the glass in your hand is often the best glass no matter what anybody tells you.
In short, take your taste buds on a trip to Italy, all from the comfort of your home.
This Christmas Prosecco Punch is a great festive cocktail that you can make in bulk for an office Christmas party or festive get-together with friends. Sparkling with Prosecco and stuffed with fruit, it’s the perfect mix of naughty and nice. What is Christmas Prosecco Punch? Christmas Prosecco Punch is a festive cranberry-based cocktail that is … Read more
Prosecco screams celebration and when it comes to the winter months, especially with Thanksgiving and Christmas packed together, it’s time to pop some corks. If you want to serve something a little more than a simple glass of sparkling wine, try this Bakewell Fizz. What is a Bakewell Fizz? Bakewell Fizz is a 4-ingredient Prosecco … Read more
Italy and Mexico – two nationalities whose cultures aren’t usually combined – but it certainly works when you add Prosecco to the classic margarita. In fact, it seems they’re a match made in cocktail heaven. What is Prosecco Margarita We’re all familiar with the popular Mexican Margarita cocktail – a lime-based cocktail using tequila, lime … Read more
This Prosecco Pink Gin Fizz is one of the easiest and prettiest Prosecco cocktails to make. What is a Prosecco Pink Gin Fizz? A Prosecco Pink Gin Fizz is a twist on the classic Pink Gin Fizz. It’s made using a delicate pink gin, high-quality Prosecco and lemonade for lemon-flavoured sweetness. A traditional Pink Gin … Read more
An Elderflower Gin Fizz is a fun twist on the classic gin and tonic using elderflower and Prosecco as well as gin. It’s guaranteed to impress your friends. What is Elderflower Gin Fizz? A fresh and elegant gin and Prosecco cocktail, the Elderflower Gin Fizz is a four-ingredient drink that blends gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon … Read more
If you want a 3-ingredient Italian cocktail that pours like a slushy but has a hit of vodka and Prosecco, it’s time to add Sgroppino to your cocktail repertoire. What is a Sgroppino? The Sgroppino is a vodka and Prosecco-based cocktail that is blended with lemon sorbet. In the glass, it has the consistency of … Read more
Looking for a light, summery Prosecco-based cocktail that you can serve at your next garden party or afternoon tea? Why not mix up a batch of The Hugo? What is The Hugo? The Hugo is a refreshing spritz-style low-alcohol cocktail consisting of Prosecco, soda water, elderflower syrup, mint leaves and lime. With its light, delicate … Read more
If you think Prosecco cocktails have to be sugary sweet, the Negroni Sbagliato is here to prove otherwise. What is a Negroni Sbagliato? A Negroni Sbagliato takes the classic Negroni recipe but replaces the gin with Prosecco. If you’re not familiar with the classic Negroni, it’s a pleasantly bitter-tasting Italian cocktail made with gin, sweet … Read more
The Passion Fruit Martini is known by another name. It rhymes with ‘cornstar’. But this isn’t that kind of website, so we’ll be referring to it as a Passion Fruit Martini instead. Still, you probably know what we’re talking about because it requires a little giggle when you order it. Yet that won’t stop you … Read more
The mimosa is one of the most versatile cocktails out there. Whether it’s boozy brunch or a wedding reception, Christmas morning or a sunny day in the garden, there’s never a bad time to enjoy a refreshing mimosa. The two-ingredient cocktail is also super simple to make. However, there’s a little more to it than … Read more