Here is an easy Prosecco cocktail for Christmas parties.
I am a fan of the fizz so every cocktail menu has my eyes skipping towards those made with sparkling drinks.
Prosecco always goes down well at a party but for extra razzamatazz during the Christmas season I have concocted my own cocktail using Appletiser and brandy. Whereas the Appletiser and Prosecco alone would make a great spritzer for those wanting a lighter drink, the brandy adds warmth and extra depth.
There are no fancy shakers or syrups required here, simply pour out in roughly the correct ratios and serve immediately whilst ice cold.
For an extra touch of sparkle you can dip the glass rims in some golden sugar but you can miss that part out if you prefer.
Appletiser will celebrate its 40th birthday in 2016. I have long been a fan, finding it a lighter drink than fruit juices for occasions I’m not drinking alcohol or when I fancy a change from cola. Today is the first time I’ve tried it in a cocktail but I’m impressed what an excellent mixer Appletiser makes.
More Appletiser sparkling apple juice cocktails:
(clockwise from top left)
Helen at Fuss Free Flavours’ Gin & Appletiser Christmas Cocktail
Jac at Tinned Tomatoes Green Apple Margarita
Katie at Feeding Boys Spiced Apple Mojito
Jeanne at Cooksister Toffee Apple Dessert Cocktail
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Prosecco Spritz Cocktail with Appletiser and Brandy
Ingredients
- 25 ml brandy
- 80 ml Appletiser sparkling apple juice
- 120 ml Prosecco
Instructions
- If you'd like sugar dipped glasses you'll need a little extra brandy and 2tbsp golden caster sugar in separate saucers; dip the rims in the brandy first, then the sugar.
- Then simply pour the ingredients into the glasses in turn.
Notes
Enjoy Christmas drinks responsibly, for further advice visit DrinkAware.
Prosecco cocktail recipe commissioned by Appletiser.
Mmmm, I do love me a good cocktail… I grew up with Appletiser as it is a South African product and I have always loved it – for a long time its slogan was “the king of fruit juices” (perhaps it still is!) I think it’s celebrating it’s 50th birthday next year though? Grapetiser is also a fab alternative to alcohol although I am not sure it is marketed in this country. Love the cocktails – can’t go wrong with bubbles 😉
That sounds awesome Sarah and it has fizz. I’m in!!! Love it. Gorgeous photo too by the way.