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20 Prosecco Cocktails, From the Hugo Spritz to the Bellini

Prosecco cocktails range from sweet to bitter. No matter your preference, these recipes will have you reaching for a bottle of bubbles.

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Meyme Nakash

 |  May 28, 2025

Prosecco is a dry to semi-sweet sparkling wine that is a popular base for aperitif cocktails. While many people think Prosecco is a generic type of sparkling wine, it’s actually a Protected Designation of Origin product from Italy. Prosecco hails from two regions in northern Italy: Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG and Prosecco DOC, which includes Veneto and Friuli. In addition, this sparkling white wine can only be made from the Glera grape, which used to be called the Prosecco grape. Prosecco is usually sweeter and fruitier than Champagne thanks to its production method. It is usually regarded for its floral aroma and tasting notes of pear, peach, melon, and apricot, making it a common choice for fruity cocktails.

Our selection of Prosecco cocktail recipes features a wide variety of drink styles, from the famed Hugo Spritz to the Negroni Sbagliato. Each recipe plays on the sweetness and crisp acidity of Prosecco, offering fresh takes on classic cocktails along with new ones. What’s more, some of these drinks don’t require a cocktail shaker, so you can build them easily in a wine glass. 

What Are Prosecco Cocktails?

Prosecco cocktails are usually an aperitivo, a pre-dinner drink meant to stimulate the appetite. The most popular ones take the form of a spritz, a drink that is made with Prosecco, soda water, and a bitter component. A spritz is typically served in a wine glass filled with ice. Not all Prosecco cocktails are classified as a spritz, but every spritz contains sparkling white wine, for which Prosecco is a common choice. Since Prosecco is sweet and contains a wide variety of fruit notes, it is delicious in a wide range of mixed drinks. If you prefer a less-sweet cocktail, there are plenty of sparkling wines from around the world, such as American sparkling wine and Cava, that you can use instead. Whether you prefer your Prosecco cocktail sweet, tangy, or bitter, our selection has something for everyone. 

Hugo Spritz

Move aside Aperol Spritz and make way for the Hugo Spritz. This herbaceous drink has been having a moment recently — and for good reason. Unlike a typical spritz, the Hugo Spritz is well-balanced without being bitter. It is made with St-Germain elderflower liqueur and mint, which gives it a sweet floral quality that allows the fruity notes in Prosecco to shine. To make a Hugo Spritz, pour the elderflower liqueur into an ice-filled wine glass and add approximately eight mint leaves. Then, top it off with Prosecco and soda water. Stir the liquid to combine all the ingredients. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge. 

Ingredients

1½ oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
8 mint leaves
2 oz Prosecco
2 oz soda water
Mint sprig and lime wedge for garnish

Le Moné Spritz

Transport yourself to the charming streets on the Amalfi Coast with this refreshing citrus cocktail. It features Le Moné, a lemon liqueur that makes for a delicious aperitif, especially when mixed with Prosecco. This cocktail is very easy to make. Simply pour equal parts of Le Moné and Prosecco over ice into a wine glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge and green grapes on a skewer. 

Ingredients

1½ oz Le Moné
1½ oz Prosecco
Lemon wedge and green grapes for garnish

Aperol Spritz 

The Aperol Spritz is a polarizing drink; people love it or hate it. This cocktail is made with Aperol, a bitter Italian liqueur with notes of burnt orange, rhubarb, and other herbs. The Prosecco brightens the Aperol with its vibrant and sweet palate, resulting in the bittersweet, orange-hued cocktail. To make this signature Italian aperitivo at home, simply add all the ingredients to an ice-filled wine glass and stir with a bar spoon until the contents are mixed. Garnish with an orange slice. 

Ingredients

3 oz dry Prosecco
2 oz Aperol
1 oz soda water
Orange slice for garnish

Milano Spritz

Pomegranate juice has a smooth, light texture and tangy flavor that complements the fruity bubbles of Prosecco. This recipe requires three ingredients and is incredibly easy to make. Just add all the ingredients to an ice-filled wine glass and stir until the liquid is combined. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary. 

Ingredients

3 oz Mionetto Prosecco Brut
2 oz pomegranate juice
1 oz club soda
Rosemary sprig for garnish

Spritz à l’Orange

This Prosecco cocktail is orange-flavored but sweeter than a classic Aperol Spritz. It features Ferrand Dry Curaçao, a French liqueur with notes of candied orange, almond, and toasted wood. To make this recipe, simply pour all the liquid ingredients into an ice-filled wine glass. Then, squeeze the lemon wedge over the glass and stir the mixture gently. Garnish with an orange slice. 

Ingredients

2 oz Ferrand Dry Curaçao
5 oz Prosecco
1 lemon wedge
Orange slice for garnish

Bellini 

One of the most popular Prosecco cocktails is the Bellini. It is made with two simple ingredients: Prosecco and peach purée. This fabulous drink was invented in 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of the iconic Harry’s Bar in Venice that was often frequented by notable figures such as Truman Capote. It is said that Cipriani named the cocktail after Giovani Bellini, a 15th-century Venetian artist whose chromatic paintings call to mind the drink’s pale orange shade. To prepare a Bellini, just pour the purée into a cocktail glass and top it off with Prosecco. Stir gently until the liquid is mixed, and enjoy!

Ingredients

2 oz peach peach purée
4 oz Prosecco

Negroni Sbagliato 

In Italian, the name of this cocktail means “mistaken Negroni.” That’s because it contains sweet vermouth and Campari, two key components of a Negroni, but swaps in Prosecco for the gin. This recipe from Via Carota, an iconic restaurant in New York City with an excellent mixology program, also incorporates Punt e Mes, an Italian bittersweet vermouth with notes of citrus and herbs. To make this refined drink, add the Campari, Punt e Mes (sweet vermouth), and red vermouth to a mixing glass with ice. Stir the mixture and strain it into a chilled cocktail glass with a large ice cube. Add the Prosecco and garnish with an orange twist.

Ingredients

1½ oz Campari
¾ oz Punt e Mes
¾ oz red vermouth
1½ oz Prosecco
Orange twist for garnish

Mango Tajin Mimosa

Impress guests at the next brunch you host with this tangy take on the classic mimosa. It contains mango nectar that draws on the fruity flavors of Prosecco and gives the drink a tropical quality. This recipe also calls for chamoy and tajín, two smoky Mexican condiments, along with lime juice to finish the drink off with a citrus and spicy bite. First, dampen the rim of your glass with water or lime juice, then coat it with the chamoy and tajín. Once you’ve prepared your glass, add in the Prosecco and the other ingredients. Garnish with a lime wheel. 

Ingredients​

4 oz Avissi Prosecco
2 oz mango nectar
½ oz lime juice
Chamoy, tajín, and a lime wheel for garnish

Brunchy Paloma

Another fabulous cocktail to serve at brunch is this Italian take on the Mexican-inspired Paloma. The Paloma is a popular year-round and summer tequila cocktail because its primary ingredient is grapefruit juice, which is very refreshing when paired with lime juice. This recipe calls for Prosecco and tequila, both of which are considered celebratory drinks — making this a fantastic cocktail to toast with at a party. To make this recipe, combine all the ingredients, except for the Prosecco, in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously and strain the liquid into a glass with fresh ice. Top it off with Prosecco and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Ingredients​

4 oz fresh grapefruit juice
2 oz Tequila Bribón Blanco
1 oz simple syrup
½ oz fresh lime juice
3 oz Prosecco
Grapefruit wedge for garnish

Sgroppino Angeleno

A Sgroppino is a traditional Italian cocktail made with Prosecco and sorbet. While it may sound like an overload of sweetness, this recipe calls for balsamic vinegar, which balances out the drink’s fruity elements with a hint of acidity. Just add the sorbet, balsamic vinegar, and half of the Prosecco to a chilled mixing glass. Stir briskly with a whisk or spoon until the mixture is combined. Pour the drink into a fresh glass and then add the remaining Prosecco. Garnish with mint. 

Ingredients

2 tbsp raspberry sorbet
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
4 oz Coppola Diamond Prosecco
Mint sprig for garnish

Spicy Pineapple Mimosa

Prosecco is a wonderful companion to jalapeño because the former’s sweetness tempers the latter’s heat. This cocktail contains pineapple juice, so it has a tropical palate that is equally tart as it is sweet. First, muddle the jalapeño slices in a mixing glass until the oils are released. Second, add the pineapple and lime juice. Stir until the mixture is combined and then strain it into a fresh glass. Finally, add the Prosecco and garnish with a pineapple wedge and jalapeño slice. 

Ingredients​

1 sliced jalapeño
3 oz pineapple juice
1 oz lime juice
3 oz Avissi Prosecco
Pineapple wedge and jalapeño slice for garnish

French 75

The French 75 is a classic gin cocktail traditionally made with Champagne. This recipe uses Prosecco, which enhances the presence of the botanical notes in gin. To make this recipe, simply combine all the ingredients, except for the Prosecco, in an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake. Then, strain the liquid into a glass and top it off with Prosecco. Garnish with a lemon twist. 

Ingredients

1 oz Gray Whale Gin
½ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz simple syrup
3 oz Prosecco
Lemon twist for garnish

Verde Momento

This cocktail has the fresh, herbal quality of a Hugo Spritz but with a higher alcohol content thanks to the addition of gin. It retains the latter’s elderflower element but swaps in basil leaves for mint, giving it an earthy flavor palate. To make this refreshing cocktail, add the gin, lime juice, elderflower syrup, and basil leaves to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a wine glass and top with Prosecco. Add fresh ice and garnish with a basil leaf. 

Ingredients

1 oz gin
½ oz lime juice
½ oz elderflower syrup
8 basil leaves
4 oz Coppola Diamond Prosecco

Tequila 75

This twist on the French 75 swaps tequila in for gin, giving it a bolder flavor and higher alcohol content. This recipe calls for tequila blanco, which has a strong agave flavor that is softened by the floral notes in Prosecco; you can learn more about the different types with our extensive tequila guide. If you want a hint of spice, first rim your glass with tajín. Otherwise, continue by adding all the ingredients except for the Prosecco into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake and then strain the liquid into a cocktail glass. Top it off with Prosecco and garnish with a lime twist. 

Ingredients

1½ oz Dulce Vida Organic Blanco Tequila
½ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz simple syrup
4 oz Prosecco
Lime twist and tajin rim for garnish

Easy Summer Party Punch

This large-batch cocktail is easy to make and will leave guests begging for the recipe. It contains Fraser & Thompson whiskey, which has notes of figs and blood orange. This complements the fruitiness of Prosecco (see our full selection of the best whiskey cocktails here). It also incorporates pomegranate and orange juice, giving it a more tart and nuanced palate. To prepare this drink, simply combine the whiskey, pomegranate juice, orange zest, and orange juice in a large pitcher. Then, chill the liquid by placing it in the refrigerator. Add ice to the pitcher and pour in the Prosecco before serving. Garnish with pomegranate seeds. 

Ingredients

(serves six)
4 oz Fraser & Thompson North American Whiskey
1 c pomegranate juice1 orange for zest
½ c freshly squeezed orange juice
1 750ml bottle Prosecco
Pomegranate seeds for garnish

Pallini Spritz 

The Pallini spritz is another cocktail that will have you dreaming of an Italian summer. It highlights the sweet and tangy flavor of limoncello, the classic Italian lemon liqueur. A wonderful choice of limoncello is Pallini, infused with fragrant Sfusato lemons from the Amalfi Coast. Build all the ingredients in a wine glass filled with ice and garnish with a lemon slice for a quick and easy after-dinner digestif.

Ingredients

2 oz Pallini limoncello
3 oz Prosecco
1 oz sparkling water
Lemon slice for garnish

La Bacana 

Aguardiente is an anise-flavored spirit derived from sugarcane. It’s popular throughout Latin America and is considered Colombia’s national drink. Anise has a distinct, sweet licorice flavor that adds complexity to cocktails, especially those highlighting herbal ingredients. La Bacana is a great example of a balanced, floral spritz that showcases the flavor nuances in aguardiente with Bacan, a sugar-free version of the spirit. First, muddle the basil leaves in a large mixing container. Second, add Bacan Guaro 24 aguardiente, elderflower liqueur, and ice. Then, stir well until chilled and strain the liquid into a pitcher. Serve in rocks glasses with ice, topped with Prosecco and a lemon twist for garnish. 

Ingredients

(serves five)
25 basil leaves
5 oz Bacan Guaro 24
5 oz elderflower liqueur
Prosecco
Lemon twist for garnish

Basil Hayden 75

Prosecco’s subtle fruitiness and delicate bubbles make it a wonderful mixer for bourbon, balancing its rich flavors of vanilla, caramel, and oak. The Basil Hayden 75 pulls inspiration from the classic French 75 by incorporating lemon juice, cultivating a refreshing and crisp taste. Shake all the ingredients and strain the liquid over a large cube in a glass of your choice. Then, top with your favorite Prosecco or sparkling wine.

Ingredients

¾ oz fresh lemon juice
1½ oz Basil Hayden
¾ oz simple syrup
Prosecco

Read More: The 15 Best Bourbon Cocktails, The 10 Best Bourbon Brands in the U.S.

Mionetto Spritz Zero Proof

Looking for a delicious non-alcoholic spritz? We’ve got you covered with a simple recipe from Mionetto, highlighting the brand’s alcohol-removed sparkling wine and apertivo. This mocktail shines light on the peach and apple notes of Prosecco and the bittersweet herbal qualities of a traditional aperitivo. Build the ingredients in a wine glass, stir with a bar spoon, and garnish with an orange slice. 

Ingredients

2 oz Mionetto alcohol-removed sparkling wine
1 oz Mionetto aperitivo
Orange slice for garnish

Riunite Lambrusco Spritz

Riunite Lambrusco is a semi-sparkling red wine offering a soft flavor profile of red berries. This Prosecco cocktail from the brand is easy to make and showcases a vibrant, ruby red color. Just add all the ingredients to a wine glass with ice and garnish with a lemon wheel and enjoy.

Ingredients

1 oz Riunite Lambrusco
1 oz Maschio Prosecco Brut
Splash of lemonade or lemon juice
Lemon wheel for garnish

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