Who says Manchester residents need to be a bartender to drink well?
With a bottle of your favorite sparkling wine and a few simple ingredients, you can mix delicious drinks in minutes.
Italian sparkling wine is the perfect base for homemade cocktails, versatile, affordable, and full of Mediterranean charm.
Whether Mancunians are planning a relaxed garden party or just want a refreshing aperitivo after work, these easy summer cocktails with sparkling wine are sure to hit the spot.
Five easy summer cocktails to make at home with sparkling wines
From fruity favorites to bittersweet classics, these cocktail ideas with Prosecco and other Italian bubbles are simple, stylish, and refreshing.
1. Hugo Spritz
A light, floral cocktail born in the Italian Alps, the Hugo is a refreshing twist on the classic spritz.
Ingredients (per glass):
Preparation: Fill a wine glass with ice. Add elderflower syrup and a few mint leaves.
- 15ml elderflower syrup or elderflower liqueur
- 120ml chilled Prosecco
- 30ml soda water
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lime wedge (for garnish)
Pour in Prosecco and soda water.
Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.
Try it, for example, with the crisp il Fresco Prosecco Treviso DOC Spago, a fresh and fun sparkling wine ideal for refreshing cocktails.
2. Limoncello Royale
Bright, citrus and effortlessly elegant, this is a summery Italian take on the French Kir Royale.
Ingredients (per glass):
- 30ml chilled limoncello
- 120-150ml chilled sparkling wine
- Lemon twist or raspberry for garnish (optional)
Preparation: Pour limoncello into a flute.
Top slowly with sparkling wine and garnish.
Pair it with the balanced Bragher Spumante Brut (Fangareggi), dry, structured and perfect for citrus-forward drinks.
3. Peach Bellini
A Venetian classic, perfect for brunch or a lazy summer afternoon.
Ingredients (per glass):
- 60ml peach purée (or high-quality peach nectar)
- 120ml chilled Prosecco
Preparation: Add peach purée to a flute.
Slowly top with Prosecco and stir gently.
Elevate your Bellini with the elegant Prosecco Valdobbiadene Conegliano Superiore DOCG Extra Dry, for example, a harmonious and delicate Italian Spumante that blends beautifully with peach purée for a refreshing, aromatic twist.
4. Aperitivo Rosa
A vibrant spritz made with pink grapefruit and bitter orange liqueur, a zesty alternative to Aperol Spritz.
Ingredients (per glass):
- 30 – 45 ml Aperol or bitter liqueur (e.g. Campari)
- 60 ml fresh pink grapefruit juice
- 90 ml chilled sparkling wine
- 30 ml soda water
- Slice of grapefruit for garnish
Preparation: Fill a large wine glass with ice.
Add Aperol and grapefruit juice.
Top with sparkling wine and soda water.
Stir gently and garnish.
Serve, for example, with the elegant Damilano Brut Metodo Classico, a traditional method sparkler that adds finesse and balance to bitter notes.
5. Negroni Sbagliato
A “mistaken” Negroni that swaps gin for sparkling wine – lower in alcohol, but full of character.
Ingredients (per glass):
- 30 ml sweet red vermouth
- 30 ml Campari or other Italian bitter
- 60 ml chilled sparkling wine
- Orange slice or peel for garnish
Preparation: Fill a tumbler with ice.
Add vermouth and Campari, then top with Prosecco.
Stir gently and garnish with orange.
Make it, for example, with the refined Conti di Buscareto Rosé Brut, a Brut Rosé that brings red fruit notes and elegance to this classic cocktail.
Why choose Italian sparkling wine?
Italian sparkling wines are ideal for summer cocktails and not just because of the bubbles.
- High quality without spending too much: Prosecco and other Italian options often cost less than Champagne, but still offer superb flavor and finesse.
- Versatile and food-friendly: Enjoy them on their own or in a cocktail. The light body, fruity aromas and crisp acidity make Italian bubbles incredibly mixable.
- Mediterranean elegance: Italian sparkling wine brings sunshine and sophistication to any glass. Whether it’s a casual Aperitivo or a dinner party, you can’t go wrong.
Where to buy the best sparkling wine online in UK?
If Manchester residents are wondering where to buy sparkling wine in the UK, Svinando is your go to destination.
Their online shop offers a curated selection of Italian sparkling wines, from classic Prosecco to regional specialties.
Whether you’re after something dry and crisp or floral and fruity, you’ll find the best Italian sparkling wine online here.
With fast delivery, great service, and a passion for authentic wines, Svinando brings a taste of Italy right to your doorstep.
Each bottle is selected by experts, so you don’t have to be one to enjoy it.
Browse their full range of sparkling wines and get ready to mix up your summer.
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