30 Best Prosecco Cocktails That Make Any Occasion More Exciting
Who doesn't love a good Prosecco cocktail? They are perfect for any occasion - whether it's brunch, an afternoon gathering with friends and family, or even just sitting at home watching TV.
This list will cover 30 delicious cocktails that showcase how Prosecco plays well with other notable cocktail ingredients. Best of all, these recipes are easy to make!
1. Aperol Spritz
Aperol Spritz is perhaps Italy's most popular apéritif - a refreshing combination of Aperol and Prosecco. Enjoy Aperol Spritz while taking in the sun on a bright afternoon.
This Prosecco-based drink features an aromatic, citrusy flavor and vibrant orange appearance that will make you feel like you are at a café overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Pour the Aperol into the glass first, and it should fill about one-third of the glass.
Next, pour an equal amount of Prosecco.
Top the drink with some soda water and garnish it with the orange slice.
2. Bellini
The Prosecco Bellini has been a favorite in Venice and worldwide since its inception at Harry's Bar. This cocktail is made up of simply two ingredients: peach puree and Prosecco. Because of its simplicity, many different versions have sprouted, either adding or replacing the peach with other fruits.
Prosecco is an excellent substitute for gin in the classic Negroni cocktail. The drink will be lighter, and the Prosecco will soften its bitterness, making it an ideal pre-dinner beverage choice for those who find that regular Negronis are too strong or bitter tasting.
The Sgroppino is a popular drink in the Venetian region of Italy that serves as an excellent after-meal beverage. It is usually made to cleanse the palate after consuming meat or fish dishes. However, it can also be enjoyed on special occasions like holidaysand lunches!
Add the vodka and Prosecco. Blend until it's smooth.
Pour the mixture into the chilled flutes.
5. Hugo
Hugo is a light, refreshing cocktail that is perfect for summer days. It originates from the South Tyrolean region of Alto Adige in Northern Italy but has become popular throughout neighboring Austria and Switzerland due to its refreshing qualities on hot days.
Pour the Elderflower cordial in, followed by the Prosecco.
Top it with tonic water.
Garnish with the lime and mint sprig.
6. Pornstar Martini
The infamous name of this delicious passion fruit-flavored martini is likely the reason it has a strong following. Whatever you call it, its combination of sweet and tart flavors served with a shot glass full of Prosecco on the side makes for both an appetizing cocktail and stunning photo-op!
Shake the mixture until it is chilled. Strain it into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish the drink with passion fruit.
Pour the Prosecco separately in a small or shot glass and serve it on the side.
7. Rose Prosecco
There is a drink called Rose Prosecco, but if you can’t get your hands on one, you can improvise by making this cocktail instead. It has a delightful color, and it bursts with refreshment.
French 77 is a play on the famous French 75 cocktail. It features elderflower liqueur which is so delicious with its sweet, fruity, and mild floral flavor. It pairs well when mixed in a cocktail drink like this recipe that includes gin for a bit of bitterness.
This pink gin fizz recipe is made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. It's light and refreshing, which is perfect for serving at all those barbecues coming up this weekend!
Grapefruit has an intense, sweet flavor. It pairs well with Cynar, which has intense herbaceous flavors, and adding Prosecco provides balance to the drink because of its dryness.
Top it up with the grapefruit soda. Stir the drink gently.
Garnish with grapefruit zest.
11. Prosecco Margarita
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this sparkling Prosecco Margarita Cocktail! It's the perfect way to toast your friends and family. Plus, it is simple enough that you can whip one up for any occasion.
Coarse salt, lime juice, and lime slices for garnish
Steps to Make
Get two small plates where you can separately put the coarse salt and the lemon juice.
Get a glass and moisten its rim by dipping it in lemon juice.
Next, dip the rim in the coarse salt until the edges are evenly coated.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Pour the triple sec, tequila, and lime juice. Shake vigorously until it's chilled.
Pour it into the prepared glass and top with the Prosecco.
Garnish with lime slices.
12. Mimosa
A classic brunch cocktail, the Prosecco Mimosa is incredibly easy to make at home. It can easily be adapted to create different mimosa flavors. This drink would serve one person well but could also be doubled or tripled when entertaining a crowd of people.
Pour the Prosecco first and top it up with the orange juice.
Add the Cointreau.
Garnish with the orange wedge.
13. Pom Fizz
Simplicity at its best, the pomegranate fizz is a winter cocktail that can be made once you have the key ingredient on hand: pomegranate syrup. It takes just one component to add with your Prosecco!
For a festive and refreshing twist on the classic Kir Royale, try this cocktail. It's made by combining chilled prosecco with cranberry syrup to give it some tartness that pairs well with bubbly drinks.
Pour a small amount of the Maraschino liqueur and let it sit there for a while.
Fill the glass with the rest of the Maraschino Liqueur and the Disaronno Amaretto.
Top it up with Prosecco until the glass is full.
16. Hibiscus Prosecco
Hibiscus flowers are a stunning addition to this cocktail that will make your guests swoon. The bright pink color and subtle floral taste give the drink an elegant edge, perfect for springtime gatherings with friends.
Get a cocktail shaker and pour in the ginger cordial, orange juice, and lemon juice together with a couple of ice cubes.
Shake the cocktail shaker until the drink is chilled.
Get 4 champagne flutes and place a hibiscus flower in each.
Pour the mixture into the champagne flutes equally.
Top up the flutes with Prosecco and finish it off with a teaspoon of hibiscus syrup.
17. Italian Sparkler
Shaking up this festive cocktail for your next holiday party or birthday celebration is easy, as the amaro and gin like to play nicely with lemon juice in a shaker. Top it off with Prosecco before serving, and you're ready to toast!
Get a cocktail shaker and combine all the ingredients except for the Prosecco.
Shake the mixture until it's chilled.
Strain the mixture into a stemmed glass and top up with Prosecco.
Garnish with lemon peel.
18. Raspberry Limoncello Prosecco
This refreshing summer cocktail is bubbly and sweet with a hint of tart! The recipe only takes 5 minutes to make, making it the perfect drink for any hot day.
Pour the pear vodka and pear simple syrup into a chilled glass.
Top up with Prosecco.
20. Grapefruit Prosecco
Who doesn't love a good brunch? The best part is having an excuse to serve Prosecco cocktails! These grapefruit ones are the perfect addition to your next family brunch.
Give your Prosecco some more Italian flair with this Disaronno cocktail. With an amaretto and blackberry twist, you'll be able to enjoy a new kind of drink that will give distinct and delicious flavors.
There's nothing more festive than a Christmas party, and there’s no better drink to start it off than this Prosecco royale mixed sloe gin. It has just enough sweetness but also has that sharpness in the back of your throat that makes you crave another sip.
Place the rosemary sprig on your palm and clap your other palm over it, then drop the rosemary onto the glass.
Slowly pour over the sloe gin and cherry brandy.
23. Lemon Raspberry Sorbet Prosecco Float
Store-bought sorbet has a light and refreshing flavor, making it the perfect base for many summer desserts. Try adding some prosecco to your next batch of sorbet to create an innovative take on classic Italian gelato that you can enjoy any time of day!
To give your classic mimosa a little twist, swap out regular orange juice for blood oranges. A touch of liqueur will also provide an added "kick." Be careful not to add too much, or the flavor could have an imbalance, and you'll only taste Grand Marnier instead!
Get a cocktail shaker and mix blood orange juice and simple syrup.
Divide the mixture into four glasses.
Top with prosecco and add ½ oz. of Grand Marnier to each glass.
Stir gently and garnish it with blood orange slices.
25. Golden Spritz
Many cocktails come by the name of Golden Spritz, and each is made with different ingredients. For starters, you can start this one, particularly made with a French aperitif.
This cocktail can be served as a brunch alternative to mimosas or at happy hour and dinner parties! You can even make this yourself in less than five minutes with only five ingredients needed.
Muddle them together with the thyme simple syrup and lemon juice.
Shake it with ice cubes in a cocktail shaker.
Get two glasses and fill them with crushed ice. Divide the mixture between the two glasses.
Top up with Prosecco and garnish with plums or thyme sprigs.
27. Watermelon Mint Prosecco Spritz
This is the perfect way to beat the summer heatwave. It's refreshing and will take you right back to your childhood days of running through the sprinklers on a hot day.
Throw it into a blender together with the cubed cold watermelon. Turn on the blender for about 10 seconds.
Get a pitcher, strain the mixture into it, make sure you press down the mixture. Add in the lime juice.
Put the pitcher inside the refrigerator and chill it for 30 minutes.
Get glasses and fill them halfway with the juice mixture. Top up with Prosecco.
28. Pomegranate Rosemary Spritzer
This deep pink Prosecco cocktail is the perfect way to add some fun to your party drinks! It has creamy, herbal notes that will make you feel like everything is right in the world.
Get a champagne flute and fill it with Pomegranate syrup.
Top up with Prosecco.
Garnish with rosemary sprigs
29. St. Germain
While St. Germain, vodka, gin, and prosecco are all delicious on their own, in this drink, they blend to create something truly remarkable. The sweet floral flavor of elderflower liqueur is complemented by a burst of citrus flavors from the lemon juice while maintaining its sweetness.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, and mix the gin, St. Germain, and lemon juice.
Shake vigorously until it's chilled.
Strain the concoction into a champagne flute.
Top with Prosecco.
Garnish with a lemon twist.
30. Pineapple Prosecco
This Pineapple Prosecco Punch is a modern twist on the classic mimosa. It has plenty of juice but still maintains its crisp flavor profile, thanks to the refreshing bubbles from the sparkling wine!
Combine the pineapple and orange juices in a pitcher.
Get champagne flutes and fill them with the juice mixture. They should be at least half full.
Top with Prosecco.
Garnish with pineapple wedges.
Conclusion
Prosecco is already a fantastic drink, but like many alcoholic beverages, you can amp it up by making a new delicious cocktail out of it. What’s your favorite Prosecco cocktail? Let us know in the comments!