Friday, March 22, 2013

Spring time Prosecco Cocktails

Prosecco is a refreshing wine that is perfect for springtime entertaining. It is a popular bubbly pick. Prosecco pairs wonderfully with your favorite light dishes. Although it shines on its own, Prosecco really sparkles in a cocktail. You must mix up some of these great cocktails!
 

Prosecco Spritz (Makes 4 cocktails)

Ingredients
  • 8 oz. chilled Ruffino Prosecco
  • 6 oz. Aperol
  • Chilled Club Soda
  • 4 Orange Slices
Preparation: Combine Ruffino Prosecco and Aperol into glasses over ice, splash with club soda and garnish with orange slice.

The Prosecco Smoothie (Makes 4 cocktails)

Ingredients
  • 16 oz. Chilled Ruffino Prosecco
  • 2 Cups of Plain or Fruit Flavored Yogurt
  • 4 Cups of Chopped Fresh Blueberries and Strawberries
  • Fruit or mint for garnish
Preparation: Combine yogurt and fruit in a blender, process until smooth. Pour mix into glasses, top off with Ruffino Prosecco. Gently stir, garnish with mint sprig or fruit slice.

The Fresco (Makes 4 Cocktails)

  • 16 oz. Chilled Ruffino Prosecco
  • 4 Cucumbers
  • 4 Lime Wedges
  • Hot Sauce
  • Sea Salt
Preparation: Peel cucumbers and puree in blender. Strain cucumber juice into 4 glasses. Top off with Prosecco, finish with a dash of hot sauce and pinch of salt. Garnish with a lime.

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