Sgroppino – A Classic Italian Cocktail with Prosecco

The Sgroppino is a classic Italian cocktail that is easy to make and one of our family’s favorites!

Ingredients

• 1 cup of chilled Prosecco (such as Italo Cescon Prosecco)
• 2 Tablespoons chilled vodka
• 1/3 cup frozen lemon sorbet
• Fresh mint leaves, chopped

Directions

Pour the Prosecco and vodka into two Champagne flutes, dividing equally. Spoon a scoop of sorbet into each flute. Sprinkle with mint and serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

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Prosecco 101

Prosecco is a common surrogate for Champagne. However, Prosecco is fermented through the Charmat method, meaning that it takes place in a closed tank.  Made primarily in the district of Valdobbiadene, in the Veneto region, sparkling Prosecco is  one of the most appreciated and consumed wines in the world.  One of the distinctive characteristics of Prosecco is the perlage, the numerous and persistent small bubbles ascending and forming the so-called “chains” transmitting the perception of small and precious pearl necklaces.

Italo Cescon Prosecco has a lively floral and fruit fragrance with nuances of golden apple.  The fresh, distinctive wine is full-bodied and well supported by ripe fruit and impressions of spring blossoms that linger nicely. It pairs well with seafood and appetizers.

Stay tuned for Prosecco recipe ideas you can use this holiday season!

Mushrooms with Tomato Sauce

This recipe is a favorite of our Italian family!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds cremini or portobello mushrooms, washed and cut in bite-sized pieces
• 3 Tablespoons Migliarese Rosemary Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 jar Muraca Tomato Sauce
• salt and pepper
• fresh rosemary sprig
• fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Heat pan on medium high heat.  Add oil. When oil is hot, saute onion until transparent.  Add the mushrooms and saute them for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add garlic and saute about 30 seconds more or until fragrant. Stir the Muraca Tomato Sauce and rosemary sprig into the mushroom mixture and let simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add salt and pepper, as desired.  Discard the rosemary sprig and garnish with fresh parsley.

Serve the mushrooms and sauce as a side dish to a hearty meal, or add it to your favorite pasta as a delicious sauce.

Pair with a full-flavored red wine such as Veglio Nebbiolo.

Nutella Marocchino

Who doesn’t love that creamy hazelnut flavor in Nutella? Add it to your next cup for a new take on espresso!

 

Ingredients

• 1 T Nutella
• 1 shot of Pellini espresso like Pellini Oro Gusto Intenso whole beans
• 1/4 cup frothed milk (we used low-temp pasteurized, non-homogenized milk)
• Chocolate chips, shaved chocolate or cocoa powder

Directions

Place the Nutella in the bottom of your cup. Prepare your frothed milk using a stainless steel pitcher. Prepare the shot of espresso and pour it over the Nutella. Slowly pour the frothed milk over the espresso and top with chocolate chips, shavings or a sprinkle of cocoa.

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