ADVANCED MIXOLOGY
MIXING WITH PROSECCO
Add a Splash of Zonin Prosecco From the Veneto region in Northeast Italy, Zonin Prosecco is made from the Glera grape using the Charmat process, which (unlike Champagne) involves creating bubbles en masse. The bubbles are lighter, and the process remains largely unchanged since early Roman times. Zonin Prosecco’s pear, apple, and soft citrus favor profile makes it a perfect base in classic and modern cocktails, mixed with a variety of fresh fruit juices for different versions of easy-to-make cocktails. Zonin Wine Ambassador, Matteo Pizziol explains, “Zonin approached the cocktail world with the classic Bellini and Rossini—fruity cocktails that go well with the fresh flavor of our Prosecco and with our history, as they were created by an Italian in Venice. As an added fun fact for bartenders—The Spritz—originated from the German verb “spritzen,” which means to splash.” For Pizziol, experimenting with Zonin Prosecco in classic cocktails is a must try. “First, Prosecco can be used in the making of almost every cocktail to make it “Royale,” for example you can add it to the Negroni to get an easier drinking version, the Negroni Royale. Then you can try to use it instead of the soda or sparkling water, to have a different version of your favorite cocktail (of course a better one). An example of this is the Old Cuban, which is a Mojito with black rum and Prosecco instead of soda and, quite frankly, you need to try it!” Pizziol offers advice for bartenders mixing with Prosecco, “Always add Prosecco last and it’s better to pour the wine over rounded side of a bar spoon to retain carbonation.”
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Strawberry Spritz Cocktail INGREDIENTS
½ oz. Vodka Zonin Prosecco 2 oz. muddled strawberries ½ oz. orange juice PREPARATION
Add the muddled strawberries into a champagne flute, add orange juice and vodka. Tilting the glass, slowly add the Zonin Prosecco. Stir gently, garnish with strawberries.
