There is hardly anything nicer than ending the warm summer evenings with friends on the balcony with a delicious cocktail in your hand. Light, fruity aromas and ingredients have an incredibly refreshing effect and ensure a very special holiday feeling in your own four walls. While we all enjoy the summer classics like Margarita, Mojito andCaipirinha Cocktailknow, Prosecco is the biggest star for this season! The light and delicate taste make the fizzy drink an ideal candidate for delicious drinks. Need a little inspiration for your next party? Take your bartending skills to the next level and pamper your guests with ourRecipes for summerCocktails with Prosecco.
While a glass of champagne is a must at any celebration or wedding, Prosecco is an excellent and more cost-effective way to make a relaxing evening with the girls extra special. Whether as an aperitif or for a little refreshment after the working day - use flavors and ingredients such as ginger, elderflower and fresh fruits such as berries to conjure up a wonderfully tasty and sophisticated cocktail.
Summer cocktails with Prosecco – Aperol Spritz is the ultimate classic
Slightly bitter, fruity Aperol Spritz is probably the first thing that comes to mind when we think of delicious summer cocktails with Prosecco! Get a taste of summer with ourRecipe for the Italian oneClassic!
Ingredients and preparation:
- 60 ml Aperol
- 90 ml Prosecco
- some sparkling water
- Orange slices for garnish
- Add some ice cubes to a chilled large wine glass. Pour in Aperol, followed by Prosecco and mineral water. Stir briefly and serve with an orange slice.
But since there is hardly anyone who doesn't know the classic Aperol Spritz, we have a great idea for you on how you could spice up the drinks.
Aperol Spritz Mimosacombines 2 classics in one to create an incredibly delicious cocktail. To do this, add 20 ml of Aperol and orange juice to a wine glass and then fill it with 60 ml of Prosecco.
Something for all gin lovers – Cocktail French 75 recipe
Easy to prepare and incredibly refreshing, the French 75 is a classic cocktail with Champagne or Prosecco. The drink combines trick and treat in a glamorous way and is perfect for any summer party!
Ingredients and preparation:
- 30 ml dry gin
- 15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 15 ml Zuckersirup
- 50 ml Prosecco or a little more to taste
- Pour gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup into a shaker and fill with ice cubes. Shake vigorously and pour into a chilled glass. Top up with Prosecco, garnish with lemon slices and enjoy!
The Sgroppino cocktail is the perfect refreshment for the hot summer days
Dessert and cocktail in one glass – that’s what you get with a classic Sgroppino. The refreshing drink is just further proof that the Italians are great at summer cocktails with Prosecco!
Ingredients for 2 glasses and preparation:
- 250 ml Prosecco, well chilled
- 30 ml Vodka
- 90 grams of lemon ice cream
- 1 tsp chopped fresh mint
Summer cocktails with Prosecco – Bellini recipe
As the name suggests, the Bellini is an Italian classic and the original recipe comes from Venice. With only 2 ingredients, this is probably one of the easiest yet tastiest summer Prosecco cocktails ever!
Bellini ingredients and preparation:
- 2 medium ripe peaches
- 300 ml Prosecco, well chilled
- First make the peach puree. To do this, peel and cut the peaches and puree them finely in a blender. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Now divide the puree between 2 champagne glasses and fill with Prosecco. Garnish with a peach slice and serve with a spoon or straw for stirring.
Watermelon Prosecco Sorbet Slushies
What better way to end a garden party than with a fruity and refreshing Prosecco orWine slushiethat you can prepare in less than 5 minutes?
Watermelon Slushies Ingredients for 6 glasses:
- A medium sized watermelon
- 300 ml Prosecco
- 3 fresh mint leaves
- Grated lemon peel
- 50 grams of sugar
Preparation:
- Cut the watermelon and remove the seeds with a teaspoon. Cut the pulp into bite-sized pieces and place in an airtight container.
- Pour Prosecco over the fruit and place, covered, in the freezer for at least 4 hours.
- Place mint, lemon zest and sugar in a small pan with 50 ml water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Place the frozen watermelon-Prosecco mixture in a blender along with the sugar syrup and mix until smooth.
- Pour into chilled wine or cocktail glasses, garnish with watermelon slices and fresh mint and serve.
Classic margarita with a difference
Beautifully sweet and sour, light and with just the right amount of fizz - Margaritas with Prosecco are an interesting and creative alternative to the classic cocktail.
Ingredients and preparation:
- 45 ml Tequila
- 30 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 20 ml Triple Sec
- 120 ml Prosecco
- 1/2 TL Honig
- Lightly moisten the rim of a cocktail glass and garnish with salt. Add tequila, lime juice and triple sec to a shaker filled with ice cubes and shake vigorously. Pour into the prepared glass and top with chilled Prosecco. Garnish with lime slices and enjoy!
Elegant and sophisticated – passion fruit martini recipe
Delicious summer cocktailsare bursting with vibrant and refreshing flavors and the sparkling wine adds a touch of glamor to any drink. Foodies in particular will get their money's worth with this delicious passion fruit martini!
Ingredients and preparation:
- 3 passion fruit
- 50 ml Vodka Vanille
- 60 ml Prosecco
- 30 ml passion fruit liqueur, such as Passoa
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 TL Zuckersirup
- Optional – 1 EL Monin Maracuja-Syrup
- Halve the passion fruit and strain the pulp through a sieve to remove the seeds.
- Pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice cubes and shake vigorously. Pour into 2 martini glasses and serve.
