ADVANCED MIXOLOGY
MIXING WITH PROSECCO
Add a Little Fun GUINIGI PROSECCO PLAYS WELL IN COCKTAILS
Guinigi Prosecco, sourced from Treviso, has a base of citrus and fruit-forward flavors. Guinigi’s delicate notes of apple, white peach, citrus, acacia, and wisteria all add complex layers that mix well in a refreshing cocktail. “We have seen bartenders looking to traditional cocktails that work incredibly well with a refreshing flavor profile,” notes August Sebastiani, President of 3 Badge Beverage Corporation. “Notable traditional cocktails include a French 75 or something as simple as a Mimosa with fresh-squeezed juice or any spritz.” Sebastiani reminds us, “While prosecco is often associated with celebratory gatherings, you don’t necessarily need a party to enjoy a bubbly cocktail.” Bartenders should know that Prosecco can be extremely versatile, whether it be the base to a low ABV spritz, mixed in a craft cocktail, or simply enjoyed on its own. The natural sweetness and effervescence are a nice balance to bitter ingredients such as fresh-squeezed citrus or apéritifs like vermouth or an Italian bitter. “Our Prosecco is versatile in that it works in several cocktails to add a bit of fizz but can also stand on its own as an apéritif for happy hour or to be enjoyed at the start of a meal,” explains Sebastiani. “For a refreshing spritz, we recommend you mix equal parts with La Pivón Rojo Vermouth and garnish with an orange slice. You can also use it to complement an Uncle Val’s French 75, or as we like to call it, a Tuscan 75. This is always a fun conversation for us. With so much of our core focus on spirits, Prosecco is a perfect bridge that connects our spirits portfolio to the wine portfolio with the use of cocktails.”
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