Sgroppino Cocktail
Sgroppino is a classic Italian cocktail made with lemon sorbet, vodka, limoncello and Prosecco — easy to make and endlessly refreshing.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 229kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ ounce vodka
- ½ ounce limoncello
- ½ cup lemon sorbet (about 2 large scoops to 4 small scoops)
- 3-4 ounces prosecco
- 1 sprig fresh mint for garnish
- 1 pinch finely-grated lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a coupe or champagne flute in the freezer for a few minutes before serving.
- Add the vodka and limoncello to the glass.½ ounce vodka, ½ ounce limoncello
- Add a scoop of lemon sorbet to the glass.¼ cup lemon sorbet
- Top with Prosecco, pouring slowly down the side of the glass to preserve the bubbles.3-4 ounces prosecco
- Scoop more lemon sorbet on top so it floats.¼ cup lemon sorbet
- Finish with a sprig of mint and a little lemon zest grated over the top and serve immediately.1 pinch finely-grated lemon zest, 1 sprig fresh mint
Notes
Before hand: Chill the Prosecco before making your cocktail. Starting with cold ingredients helps keep bubbles crisp and the sorbet from melting too quickly. Chilling the glasses for a few minutes before preparing the drinks helps to prevent melting.
Presentation: Pour the Prosecco slowly down the side of the glass to preserve as much carbonation as possible. Add a final scoop of sorbet after the liquids so it can float on top rather than dissolving into the drink right away.
Making it ahead: Ideally, make Sgroppino just before you plan to serve it. The sorbet will begin to melt into the cocktail as it sits. If needed, prepare the scoops ahead of time and keep them frozen until party time. You can also combine the vodka and limoncello beforehand, then add 1 ounce to each glass.
Variations:
- Use any flavor of sorbet, such as raspberry, mango or blood orange. (Sorbet is not the same as sherbert.)
- Substitute prosecco for champagne, cava or any dry sparkling wine.
- To make it the original Venetian way, use 1 ounce of prosecco and whisk or blend all ingredients together until frothy.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
