Prosecco with a Twist
No longer known as the poor man’s champagne, Prosecco has found its own devoted following. Created from predominately Prosecco grapes in the northern Veneto region of Italy, the Italian sparkling wine is a wonderfully fresh and dry bubbly.
It’s the perfect base for many cocktails, the most famous being the Bellini, made with 1 part white peach puree and 3 parts Prosecco. In Lazy Hostess style, a self-service Prosecco bar at your next house party is a fun way for guests to custom blend their own drinks. On your bar display bottles of Prosecco on ice with a selection of delicious mixers and original garnishes.
The September/October 2007 issue of Blueprint magazine has 3 great recipes for mixers that you can whip up in small pitchers before your guests arrive.
Prosecco with Ginger: Stir together 1 cup The Ginger People ginger juice and 3 tablespoons honey. To serve, pour 2 tablespoons of mixture into a champagne glass. Fill with Prosecco and place 3 slivers of crystallized ginger in each glass.
Prosecco with Apricot and Cranberry: Stir together 1/2 cup cranberry juice with 1/2 cup apricot nectar. To serve, pour 2 tablespoons of mixture into a champagne glass. Fill with Prosecco and garnish with a thin slice of red apricot.
Prosecco with Blood Orange: To serve, shake a few drops of Stirrings Blood Orange Bitters into a champagne glass. Fill with Prosecco and garnish wtih a twist of orange.
Have a great Prosecco recipe? Share it with us by leaving a comment below. The most original new recipe will be featured in an upcoming post!
PHOTO CREDIT: Charles Masters for Blueprint Magazine 2007
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