Sgroppino Cocktail Recipe
Sgroppino is a light Italian drink that blends lemon sorbet, vodka, and Prosecco. I make it with just a few tools, simple ingredients, and a couple of easy steps for a refreshing treat.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl: I use this to combine the ingredients.
- Whisk or hand blender: This helps me blend the sorbet until it’s smooth.
- Measuring jigger or small cup: I measure the vodka and Prosecco for accuracy.
- Ice cream scoop: I use this to portion the lemon sorbet easily.
- Chilled serving glasses (flutes or coupes): These keep the cocktail cold when serving.
- Spoon or spatula: It helps me mix and scrape the sorbet if needed.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lemon sorbet store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup chilled Prosecco
- 1 oz vodka
- Lemon zest for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves optional
- Extra lemon slices optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the lemon sorbet in the mixing bowl.
- Gently whisk or blend the sorbet until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Add vodka and mix until fully blended.
- Slowly pour in chilled Prosecco while stirring, making sure not to lose the bubbles.
- Pour the mixture into chilled glasses.
- Garnish with lemon zest, mint leaves, or a lemon slice as you like.
- Serve immediately while cold and frothy.
Notes
I always serve Sgroppino fresh, since the mix can separate if it sits too long.
If I want a less strong drink, I’ll add more Prosecco or sorbet and use a little less vodka. Sometimes I swap in lime or orange sorbet for a twist.
Keeping the glasses chilled before serving helps the drink stay cool longer. I usually go for the best quality sorbet I can find—it really makes the biggest difference in flavor.