Sgroppino

A frothy Venetian digestif and palate cleanser that sits somewhere between a cocktail and a dessert: lemon sorbet whisked with chilled vodka until slushy, then loosened with a pour of cold Prosecco. Born in the Veneto as a between-courses refresher, it is light, tart, and bracingly cold — meant to be drunk the moment it is made, before the sorbet melts and the layers separate. A lemon twist sharpens the citrus; some pours swap the vodka for limoncello.

RefreshingDigestifClassicLow ABVCarbonated

Ingredients

  • 3 ozLemon Sorbet(frozen, about 2 scoops)
  • 1 ozVodka(chilled)
  • 3 ozProsecco(chilled)
  • 1 ozLimoncello(chilled; citrus-forward variant in place of the vodka)optional

Garnish: Lemon Peel

Preparation

shaken · Wine Glass · None

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine the lemon sorbet and chilled vodka in a chilled bowl or mixing vessel.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Whisk vigorously (or briefly blend) until smooth, frothy, and slushy — keep it light and airy, do not over-mix.

  3. 3.

    top

    Spoon into a chilled wine glass or coupe and top with chilled Prosecco, stirring gently once to combine.

  4. 4.

    garnish

    Express and drop in a lemon twist; serve immediately before it separates.

Flavor Profile

fizz
61%
dilution
47%
citrus
44%
sweet
39%
fruity
37%
sour
25%
Open in App