“Holiday Blues” Prosecco Cocktail

This “Holiday Blues” Prosecco Cocktail combines an aromatic and fruity sparkling Prosecco with the vibrant (in both color and flavor) Blue Curaçao creates an easy-drinking sparkling cocktail that you can enjoy at any time. Add a little extra pizazz with a sugar rim which up the sweetness of this cocktail up just a notch.

The 2020 holiday is in full force, and while this year may look quite different than others, it’s always important to focus on all the things bring us cheer. And it’s only proper that cheer comes with a little bubbly.  As you get into the holiday spirit, this is one cocktail that will bring you a whole lot of good vibes and happy feelings.

If you’ve never had Curaçao, you won’t be surprised that the slightly bitter orange liqueur originated from the Caribbean island of, you guessed it, Curaçao. Made with Laraha oranges which are native to the island, this liqueur is typically used in a number of summer cocktails such as Blue Margaritas or Blue Hawaiians, For this cocktail, I felt the electric blue color of the Curaçao against the light and effortless Prosecco and white sugar rim was reminiscent of a winter wonderland. An added bonus, with oranges often being an ingredient in a number of holiday cocktails made it the perfect for the holiday season. Try this cocktail today, or save it for this year’s small and intimate holiday gatherings, or New Year’s Eve festivities this year.

“Holiday Blues” Prosecco Cocktail

Ingredients

For the Sugar Rim

• 1/3 Cup Sugar (in small bowl)
• 1/3 Water (in small bowl)

For the Cocktail

• 2 Parts Prosecco
• 1 Part Blue Curacao
• Lemon or Orange Wedge for Garnish

1. Prepare sugar rim by carefully dipping the rim of the champagne flute into a small bowl of water followed by dipping it into the small bowl of sugar. Turn the champagne flute clockwise three times to ensure sugar rim is evenly distributed on all sides.
2. Fill champagne flute with Prosecco until it is approximately 2/3 full. Pouring slowly until bubbles subside.
3. Top Prosecco with Blue Curacao.
4. Finish with the juice of one lemon or orange wedge.
5. Optional: Add used lemon or orange wedge to champagne flute.