Ingredient
Prosecco
A dry, floral Italian sparkling wine — the cold lift that finishes a winter spritz or a champagne punch on a budget.
Flavour profile
Prosecco is the practical sparkling choice for winter cocktails — drier than the cliché suggests, floral, and far more affordable than Champagne when you need a whole bottle for punch. Keep it cold even when topping a warm drink; a warm pour collapses the bubbles instantly. For a winter spritz, a brut prosecco gives the right contrast against a sweet or bitter base.
Recipes featuring prosecco
Warm Aperol Spritz
A warm winter take on the Aperol Spritz — there is no single recipe. Aperol with warm orange (and sometimes apple) juice and a top of prosecco, with honest notes on variants and why it divides opinion.
Cranberry Prosecco Sparkler
A bright, festive sparkler combining tart cranberry, lime and prosecco, finished with a frosted sugared cranberry garnish.
Christmas Spritz
A festive spritz of prosecco, elderflower liqueur and cranberry topped with soda, finished with a rosemary sprig and fresh berries.
Cranberry Mimosa
A festive brunch mimosa layering tart cranberry, fresh orange juice and chilled champagne, finished with a delicate orange twist.