We all love a good cocktail during the holidays.
Cocktails are so quick and easy to make, which is why they make the perfect addition to any good holiday party.
They’re a total crowd pleaser and a super easy way to add variety to your drink menu. Plus, a drink menu for your guests is an easy way to keep things streamlined, and semi under control.
So, if you’re currently dreaming up the perfect drink menu for your next little holiday soiree, you’re in luck. Because today, we’re sharing a roundup of Prosecco cocktails that are perfect for various holidays throughout the year.
5 Holiday Prosecco Cocktails
What Is Prosecco?
Prosecco is an Italian white wine, also sometimes known as an Italian sparkling wine because of it’s larger, frothy bubbles that rise to the surface like champagne.
In general, Prosecco is slightly sweeter than champagne (although still very dry) with notes of lemon, citrus, green apple, and pear. YUM!
Prosecco is made by a slightly different process than champagne, and comes from the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia wine regions of Italy. Rather than going through the traditional method like champagne, Prosecco is made via the tank method.
There are three main types of Prosecco: sparkling (Spumante), semi-sparkling (Frizzante) and still (Tranquillo), depending on the perlage. And Prosecco is super dynamic, with varieties ranging from dry to extra brut, depending on your favored taste.
When it comes to cocktails, you’ll want to avoid the still altogether. The bubbles are non-negotiable, right? Also, if you’re not into sweetness, you could go for extra brut.
Why Prosecco?
It’s light & bubbly texture just adds a little something extra to a regular cocktail. It not only enhances the taste of a good cocktail, but the fresh aroma as well.
Prosecco also has a lower alcohol content, meaning you & your guests can catch a buzz and keep it going. No crashing after just one or two drinks.
On top of all that Prosecco is also a palette cleanser. Which means each and every sip of your Prosecco cocktail concoction will make your party food, appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, that much more delicious.
Finally, without further ado, here are our top holiday Prosecco cocktails. Grab a bottle of Prosecco, break out the bar cart, & let’s get into it.
Note: all of these recipes are for ( 1 ) drink. Scale up depending on the size of your party, or treat yourself to a party for 1.
NYE Aperol Spritz
A gold drink to bring in the new year? We think YES!
1.5 ounces Aperol
1 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 ounce simple syrup*
Prosecco
1 slice of lemon
Mint for garnish
Ice
Instructions for cocktail: Place four ice cubes in a white wine glass. Place the lemon slice on the side of the glass, and then add the Aperol, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill the glass with Prosecco until the glass is almost full, then finish up with a touch of sparkling water. Garnish with mint.
* Simple Syrup:
1 cup organic sugar
1 cup of water
Instructions for simple syrup: add water & sugar to a saucepan and boil over low heat. Stir until all the residual sugar dissolves & it’s clear. Bottle the syrup a funnel does wonders here & put it in the refrigerator.
Blackberry Lime Pink Valentine’s Drink
A pretty pink drink for a day filled with love (& partying). This one comes with a few more steps, but the end product is totally worth it.
6-10 fresh blackberries
1 ounce lime juice
1 tbsp raw, organic honey
Prosecco
Mint leaves
1 lime slice
Ice
Instructions: First, in a small bowl or jar, add freshly squeezed lime juice, fresh blackberries, fresh mint leaves, and raw, organic honey. Use a muddler (or a spoon or fork) to create a thick, mashed mixture.
Next, add four ice cubes to any cocktail glass. Then, strain the berry mixture into the cocktail glass with a strainer to remove seeds & leaves. Use a spoon or fork to press the mixture to ensure you’ve strained all you can. Top with Prosecco. Garnish with blackberries, a slice of lime, and a few mint leaves.
Fourth of July Summertime Spritz
Alcohol & antioxidants to spice up your hot summer day? Yes, please! Plus this cocktail is red, white, & blue all the way.
1 strawberry, sliced
1 tbsp lime juice
2 slices of lime
A splash of ginger ale
A splash of freshly made lemonade
Prosecco
Sugar
Instructions: Use a slice of lime to coat the edges of a champagne flute, then sugar the rim. Add blueberries & strawberries to the flute. In a cocktail shaker, add ginger ale, lemonade, lemon juice, and ice. Shake well. Strain the cocktail mixture into the flute. Top it off with Prosecco. Garish with a slice of lime
Autumn Orange Thanksgiving Spritz
Add a little more orange to the Thanksgiving table with these adorbable citrus cocktails. Not only is this cocktail so refreshing, but it’s also super easy to make.
1.5 ounces Grand Marnier
1 ounce lemon juice
Prosecco
1 orange twist
Instructions: Add Grand Marnier & lemon juice to a champagne flute. Top off with Prosecco and garnish with an orange twist. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
Sparkling Christmas Cranberry Cocktail
You can’t talk about Prosecco without mentioning cranberry juice at least once. And what’s more fitting for Christmas than a festive (& very red) cranberry Prosecco cocktail?
1.5 ounces Grand Marnier
1 ounce cranberry juice (naturally sweetened)
Prosecco
1 lime wedge
6 cranberries
Instructions: Add Grand Marnier, cranberry juice, and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake, and then strain the mixture into a cocktail glass of your choice. Top with Prosecco. Garnish with a lime wedge & some cranberries.
Fresh, festive, & fruity cocktails galore.
There are a lot of Proseccos available so be sure to find the one that you like. We love one that’s organic with the lowest sugar possible. Here’s our pick for a nice everyday one, and a brut that’s not so sweet. You can never go wrong with Dry Farm Wines, too. Stalk this post for more on the no hangover wine.
What cocktails are you loving right now? Lauryn’s latest is a sexed up ranch water. It’s just ice, 1.5 inch of blanco tequila, Pellegrino, an inch of lime juice and a lemon wedge. In the Baccarat tumbler, of course.
x, The Skinny Confidential team
+ stalk Kris Jenner’s favorite glassware here.
++ check out Lauryn’s favorite things of 2023.
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