Prosecco is a delicious Italian sparkling white wine; it’s very popular for celebrations, and it's also used in a variety of cocktails. Prosecco is light, fresh and crisp; it can also have fruity notes. The light nature of the wine makes it suitable for a wide variety of dishes, from cured meats to noodle dishes. Prosecco is often compared to Champagne, as they’re both popular sparkling white wines. Champagne is produced in France, not Italy, and the production method and flavour profile also differ from prosecco. In addition, Champagne has a much higher price point than prosecco, making it less accessible to the general population. In this article, we take a look at several occasions where prosecco would be the perfect choice of celebration drink.
Mother’s day lunch
Mother's day is the perfect time to reconnect and spend valuable time with your mother. Prosecco works perfectly for this celebration, especially if you choose a sweet and salty starter. Prosecco's light, delicate flavours work well with this type of appetiser. Starting your meal with prosecco is a great way to celebrate the occasion and pay homage to your mother. Propose a toast to your mother on mother’s day as you share the experience of enjoying the delicious prosecco together.
Cocktail party
If you’re hosting a cocktail party with your friends, prosecco needs to be on your shopping list. There are so many brilliant cocktails you can create with prosecco. These cocktails will impress your guests and kick off your party with a celebration. A bellini is a classic cocktail that uses prosecco to create a delicious, light and fruity drink. Simply mix peach puree with prosecco to create this delightful yet simple cocktail. Another popular cocktail you can make with prosecco is the pornstar martini. This cocktail is made from a blend of passion fruit juice, vodka, Passoa, lime juice, half a passion fruit and vanilla syrup; the prosecco element of this cocktail is served on the side in a 50ml shot glass. It's fairly simple and looks impressive when served with the prosecco on the side. Once you’ve tasted this cocktail, you’ll want to create it all the time.
Bottomless brunch
Bottomless prosecco brunch has become very popular in recent years. This is a popular and great way to celebrate a birthday with friends. Typically people gather together at a restaurant to enjoy brunch or lunch, which is served with as much prosecco as you want to enjoy. You can create your own bottomless brunch at home with a bit of work and lots of bottles of prosecco. Invite family and friends around to celebrate an occasion, and make sure you have a great menu planned and plenty of prosecco for everyone.
Christmas party welcome drinks
Christmas is the time to celebrate with your work colleagues at your Christmas party. If you get involved in arranging your Christmas party, suggest a welcome drink of prosecco when guests arrive at the venue. This will immediately help guests relax and get into the party spirit. Prosecco is also a great celebration drink to have before a sit-down Christmas meal because it's light and refreshing on the pallet. It's also much more affordable than Champagne, which could completely blow the whole budget allocated for the Christmas party. Guests who are driving home or don't want to drink alcohol should also have access to a non-alcoholic prosecco. There are plenty of exquisite non-alcoholic prosecco options available.
Christmas morning
Buck’s Fizz is traditionally a combination of Champagne and freshly squeezed orange juice that’s served on Christmas morning during breakfast to kick off the day of celebration. It's common for many households to enjoy their first tipple on Christmas morning when opening presents and preparing Christmas dinner. However, if you want to save your Champagne for later in the day, you can still create a delicious Buck’s Fizz with prosecco and freshly squeezed orange juice. Some people prefer this lighter, vibrant combination that’s also more budget-friendly.
Prosecco is a versatile and delicious drink that many people regularly enjoy. Whenever you’re hosting a party or celebrating an occasion with friends and family, ensure you have a couple of bottles of good-quality prosecco to share with your guests.
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