Orange

This week I received the cocktail recipes below that use Prosecco as one of the ingredients. The cocktails are suggested for fall events including Thanksgiving. The Prosecco for each cocktail is Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG.

Orange Cinnamon Blossom 

Ingredients

1 bottle of Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG
1/2 lemon
1/2 orange
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup sugar
3 whole cloves
3 whole allspice
2 cinnamon sticks

Directions

1. Rinse lemon and orange and thinly slice them, discarding seeds; quarter the orange slices.
2. Put fruit in a 4- to 5-quart pan. Add honey, sugar (use the smaller amount if you prefer drinks on the tart side, the larger if you want a sweeter flavor), cloves and allspice.
3. With a knife, cut the cinnamon sticks lengthwise into thinner strips. Add cinnamon and 2 cups water to pan; bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes.
4. Pour Prosecco into hot citrus base and heat until steaming, about 8 minutes.
5. Keep warm over low heat. Ladle into heatproof cups or wineglasses.

Lemon Elderflower

Lemon Elderflower Cocktail

Ingredients

Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG
1-2 ounce St. Germain Elderflower liqueur
2-3 drops Angostura bitters
Lemon rind (as garnish)

Directions

1. Place St. Germain Elderflower liqueur into a cocktail glass and add drops of Angostura bitters.
2. Fill glass with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG to mix.
3. Top with twist of lemon.

The beginning of Santa Margherita winery goes back to 1935 when Gaetano Marzotto decided to create a large agricultural enterprise. Winemaking was an important part of the operation. Since that time the winery has continued to expand and is now known as the Santa Margherita Wine Group.

Two tasting venues are available for visitors. One is in Toscana and the other is in Veneto. More information is available online.

Cheers!
Kathy