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Add a touch of sparkle to your cocktails this summer. Our guide to Prosecco cocktails covers everything you need to know, from which Prosecco to choose for your base, food pairings, and recipes for beloved classics and innovative twists. Let’s dive in …
Let’s be honest … a glass of Prosecco is always a treat.
This northern Italian sparkling wine has overtaken Champagne to become the UK’s favourite fizz. And while it’s a great tipple on its own, its fruity, lightly sparkling and easy-drinking style means Prosecco is the perfect base for flavourful cocktails.
Whether you’re hosting a brunch, a summer BBQ with friends, or an elegant evening gathering, Prosecco cocktails bring a touch of sophistication and refreshment to the occasion.
So, let’s uncover everything you need to know – from choosing the right Prosecco for your cocktails, classic and innovative recipes, and what foods to pair with your Prosecco cocktails.
Choosing the right Prosecco for your cocktails
Prosecco has six different levels of sweetness:
Brut Nature – this is the driest style of Prosecco, with a clean, crisp profile and minimal residual sugar.
Extra Brut – this style is slightly sweeter than Brut Nature – but is still a dry style.
Brut – this style has 0-12g of residual sugar. It balances dryness with sweetness, making it one of the most popular sweetness levels.
Extra Dry – this style has 12-17g of residual sugar. Because it’s sweeter than Brut, it’s quite appealing. This is the one of the most popular sweetness levels.
Dry – this style has 17-32g of residual sugar. You’ll definitely notice more sweetness, making it ideal for those who enjoy a sweeter sparkling wine.
Demi-Sec – this style has up to 50g residual sugar. It’s the sweetest style, ideal for those who enjoy more pronounced sugar notes in their wine. Perfect for pairing with desserts.
Brut or Extra Dry are recommended for most cocktails. This is because their crisp acidity is perfectly balanced with a subtle sweetness that pairs well with other ingredients without overpowering them.
Classic Prosecco cocktail recipes
We love easy-to-make cocktails – ones that don’t require too many ingredients. So, here are three of our favourites. They’re refreshing, tasty and extremely quaffable – ideal for brunch with friends or special family gatherings.
Prosecco Mimosa
A classic brunch staple that combines the zest of fresh orange and the bubbles of Prosecco to create an elegant, thirst-quenching cocktail.
What you’ll need:
60ml orange juice
120ml Prosecco
Orange slice
How to make it:
Pour the orange juice into a flute glass.
Top with Prosecco.
Garnish with an orange slice.
Bellini
A timeless and beloved cocktail, one that’s perfect on summer days. A simple combination and easy to make … Bellini’s are the ideal any-occasion cocktail.
What you’ll need:
60ml peach puree
120ml Prosecco
How to make it:
Pour the peach puree into a chilled flute glass.
Slowly add Prosecco.
Gently stir.
Garnish with a peach slice.
Aperol Spritz
The ultimate refreshing summer cocktail … the iconic Aperol Spritz! Made with just three ingredients, it’s quick to make – perfect for when you need a top-up.
What you’ll need:
90ml Prosecco
60ml Aperol
30ml soda water
Orange slice
Ice
How to make it:
Fill a wine glass with ice.
Combine your Prosecco and Aperol.
Top with soda water.
Stir gently.
Garnish with an orange slice.
Unique Prosecco cocktails
If you’re looking to experiment and venture beyond the classics, we’ve got you covered. We’ve chosen three cocktails, guaranteed to go down a treat and impress family and friends.
Raspberry Martini Fizz
A delightfully refreshing twist on the classic martini, combining the bright, tangy essence of raspberry with the light effervescence of Prosecco. Perfect for when you fancy something a little extra special.
What you’ll need:
90ml Prosecco
25ml vodka
15ml raspberry liqueur
15ml lemon juice
2-3 fresh raspberries
Ice
How to make it:
In a shaker, combine the lemon juice and raspberries.
Add your vodka and raspberry liqueur.
Add ice.
Shake well and strain into your glass.
Top with Prosecco.
Garnish with a raspberry.
Prosecco Mojito
A traditional mojito … with a sparkling twist. A must-try for any mojito lover, combining zesty lime and mint with the crispness of Prosecco.
What you’ll need:
90ml Prosecco
25ml white rum
15ml sugar syrup
15ml lime juice
Fresh mint leaves
Mint sprig and lime wheel – for garnish
Ice
How to make it:
In a glass, combine the sugar syrup, lime juice and mint leaves.
Add ice.
Add the white rum, then stir.
Top with Prosecco.
Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.
Pink Gin 75
A vibrant spin on the classic G&T that offers an elegant and revitalising sipping experience. It’s a superb choice for celebratory gatherings or as a stylish aperitif.
What you’ll need:
90ml Prosecco
25ml pink gin
15ml sugar syrup
15ml fresh lemon juice
4 raspberries
Ice
How to make it:
In a shaker, combine the pink gin, 3 raspberries, lemon juice and sugar syrup.
Add ice, then shake well.
Strain into a Champagne flute or couple glass.
Top with Prosecco.
Garnish with the remaining raspberry.
Learn more about our favourite cocktails for summer, including the delightful deviation of a classic … the Negroni Sbagliato.
How to serve Prosecco cocktails
Chill your Prosecco right down before adding to your cocktails, then serve in elegant glassware such as flutes or coupe glasses.
What food to pair with your Prosecco cocktails
Because Prosecco cocktails are incredibly versatile, they pair well with a range of foods.
Enjoying your Prosecco cocktail with brunch? I’d recommend ordering something savoury … like salmon and avocado or any egg-based breakfast.
If you’re hosting an afternoon gathering, Prosecco cocktails would work perfectly with cheese and charcuterie boards. But if you’re sipping at during the evening or with dinner, why not pair with seafood dishes.
Or if you’re paring alongside a sweet treat, try fruit tarts or lemon sorbet.
About the author
Brogan Wilson
Qualified to WSET Level 2 Wine, Brogan is a relatively new member of the team, having joined in September 2023. She previously worked as the sole copywriter at a creative marketing agency, and before that, as a primary school teacher. At Laithwaites HQ, you’ll find her growing her knowledge, asking lots of questions, and crafting both digital and print copy. An ardent red wine drinker, Brogan is also fond of Crémant.
