Prosecco With Tangerine Thyme Cocktail Recipe
This sparkling cocktail brings together the fresh taste of tangerine, herbal notes of thyme, and the crisp bubbles of Prosecco. I follow a step-by-step process and use a handful of tools and ingredients to keep it simple and refreshing.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Jigger: For measuring liquids.
- Citrus juicer or reamer
- Muddler
- Bar spoon
- Champagne flute or wine glass
- Small sharp knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 4 ounces chilled Prosecco
- 2 ounces fresh tangerine juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup more to taste
- 2-3 fresh thyme sprigs plus more for garnish
- 1-2 tangerine slices for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Add thyme sprigs and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Gently muddle the thyme to release its flavor.
- Pour in the tangerine juice and fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake well for about 10 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled flute or wine glass.
- Top with chilled Prosecco, pouring slowly to preserve bubbles.
- Gently stir once with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a tangerine slice and a sprig of thyme.
Notes
I find that fresh tangerine juice works best because bottled juice can taste flat or overly sweet. If Prosecco is not available, any dry sparkling wine is a good substitute.
For more sweetness, I sometimes add a few extra drops of simple syrup. Using fresh herbs is key; old thyme tends to be dull in flavor.
I use a fine-mesh strainer so no herb bits get into the drink. For a less sweet version, I cut down on the syrup or leave it out completely.