A summer cocktail is bound to serve a single purpose; to make you cool. Not the ‘That’s a cool guy’ cool. Cool, like the crispy cold air from your air conditioner cool.
Although, the prosecco summer cocktails we’ve got below are definitely going to make you former kind of cool as well. And that’ll be because of the luscious looks of the cocktails, yep.
We’ve got a couple of refreshing prosecco cocktails, ranging from simple to more detailed blends, the aim, however, remains consistent – evading the summertime sadness and staying cool.
1. Negroni Sbagliato
- Preparation Time: 3-5 mins
- Ingredients: Prosecco, Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari, and Ice-cubes
When you take a sip of this cocktail, it almost feels like you’re sitting on a terrace at Lake Como. And when you guzzle on it during a hot afternoon, oh boy.
All you got to do is pour sweet vermouth, Campari, and a little gin on rocks. Do it slowly. Stir and top up with prosecco. Do that part slowly as well – let the steaming ice be your appetizer.
Get the full Negroni Sbagliato Cocktail Recipe here
2. Prosecco Pomander
- Preparation Time: 3-5 mins
- Ingredients: Chilled Prosecco, Cointreau, and Clementine
One part clementine, one part Cointreau, and three parts prosecco and Avada Kedavra! Your prosecco pomander is ready.
Do it in the champagne glass or tumbler and go with the chilled ingredients.
Warning: It looks like a classic summer drink when you place a round slice of clementine on the glass rim as a garnish. And if you also end up adding a sprig of rosemary to your garnish scheme, it’ll be the end of summer.
3. Aperol Spritz
- Preparation Time: 3-5 mins
- Ingredients: Chilled Prosecco, Aperol, Club Soda, Lemon, and Ice-cubes
Aperol Spritz is how Italy tastes like. This drink is commonly served as an aperitif in the Northeast Italy and it’s a go-to cocktail for every Italian looking to blow off steam after a hectic day at work.
The suggested way is to serve it on rocks. Here’s what you should do:
Toss a couple of ice-cubes in a glass and set it aside for a minute. Add Aperol to the glass and then top up with prosecco and club soda. Stir well and serve with a slice of lemon.
Get the full Aperol Spritz Cocktail Recipe here
4. Prosecco Sunrise
- Preparation Time: 3-5 mins
- Ingredients: Chilled Prosecco, Grenadine, Triple sec, Orange juice, Cocktail cherry, and Umbrella
You may have seen a tequila sunrise, now get ready for prosecco sunrise. No rocket science, just replace the tequila in the classic with prosecco and you’re all set for a delicious, refreshing summer drink!
Pour all the ingredients together in a cocktail glass – make sure they are all pre-chilled to a temperature that’ll give you the chills. Top up with prosecco and give it a cherry/umbrella garnish.
You’re also allowed to play with the customizations on the fruity section but there’s a condition; you’ll have to share your masterpiece with us.
5. Icy Kir
- Preparation Time: 5-30 mins
- Ingredients: Chilled Prosecco, Vodka, and A scoop of blackcurrant sorbet
A twist on classic sgroppino cocktail – this cocktail is a dose of refreshment. It’s not only a frozen tipple for summer but the prosecco and especially the sorbet part turns it into a festive drink.
Therefore, what you got to do is – pour the chilled vodka into the bottom of a couple glass. For maximum hit, place it into a freezer for 15-30 minutes. Followed by the addition of blackcurrant sorbet or perhaps, raspberry sorbet. Lastly, top up with prosecco around the sorbet. Serve it immediately. It’ll be your frozen dessert-cum-cocktail for the summer!
6. Apple Prosecco Punch
- Preparation Time: 5-10 mins
- Ingredients: Chilled Prosecco, Apple Juice, Vodka, Lemon Juice, Sliced Green Apple, and A Sliced Lemon
An easy drink, full of flavor and perfect if you are planning to have your friends over. The key is to enjoy a chilled punch of apple and prosecco.
The best way to do this is to combine the apple juice, lemon juice, and vodka into a bowl/pitcher. Let it chill for legit 1-2 hours. You can also go with the pre-chilled individual ingredients but we like seeing the frozen bits of apple sprinkling their magic.
After 1-2 hours, add the mixed juices into a glass, top up with prosecco, and garnish with a sliced lemon as well as a green apple. It’ll be refreshing, toothsome, and you’ll love it.
7. Sea Breeze Prosecco
- Preparation Time: 3-5 mins
- Ingredients: Chilled Prosecco, Cranberry juice, Vodka, Lime, and Grapefruit Juice
Remember when as a kid you came back from school and your mom would treat you with a refreshing juice on a hot summer afternoon. Well, the Sea Breeze Prosecco is the elder version of it. It includes Prosecco which makes it festive. And the lime garnish on the glass rim makes it taste like summer.
For the freshest hit of Sea Breeze Prosecco, blend the cranberry juice, vodka, and grapefruit juice – stir well. Top up with Prosecco and serve with a slice of lime on the rim.
8. Prosecco French 77
- Preparation Time: 3-5 mins
- Ingredients: Chilled Prosecco, Elderflower Cordial, Lemon Juice, Gin, Lemon, and Mint Leaves
It’s true that Prosecco French 77 speaks more of a celebration than summer but we still wanted it to be a part of our top summer cocktails. Simply because it’s got this minty and lemon touch with a dash of prosecco.
For a twist on this classic, just pour the elderflower cordial, lemon juice, and gin into a container and stir well. Top up with Prosecco and add a lemon slice plus a dash of crushed mint leaves for garnish.
Prosecco Summer Cocktails Summary
Now you know what to do before the summer approaches. If you’ve got a bubbly, well-aged bottle of prosecco lying by, experiment with the aforementioned cocktails and rest assured, you will enjoy. Who knows, you might end up creating a bomb recipe yourself.
