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    Home » DRINKS + SMOOTHIES

    Sgroppino in 3 Ingredients (a Prosecco Slushie)

    August 2, 2022 28 Comments

    Sgroppino Italian dessert drink made with lemon sorbet, vodka and Prosecco, poured into pretty glasses, and garnished with mint.

    This Italian cocktail recipe is both a dessert and cocktail. Think of Sgroppino as a Prosecco slushie with a little vodka and a lot of frozen lemon sorbet. Serve it in champagne flutes or other pretty glassware.

    Make just before serving, or make a Sgroppino cocktail ahead of time, and keep in the freezer until ready to serve. Always serve cold.

    Updated August 10, 2022.

    Four glasses of sgroppino, with blueberries and fresh mint.
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    • What is a Sgroppino?
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Sgroppino FAQ
    • Looking for More Frozen Cocktails?
    • Sgroppino (an Italian Dessert Cocktail) Recipe
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    One of my favorite things about travel is discovering new dishes, and bringing them into my own kitchen. Dishes well-known within a particular culture or region. Dishes with a past that can claim lineage. A perfect example is this Italian cocktail called Sgroppino.

    It's refreshing, only need 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes to make. It's perfect for dinner parties, and around the holidays, and is often served as a dessert drink in Italy.

    What is a Sgroppino?

    I've been to Venice a few times, and found this cocktail in a restaurant in Treviso, a nearby town.

    A Sgroppino is an Italian cocktail originating in Venice, that's equal parts cocktail and dessert. It's only 3 ingredients, and takes about 5 minutes to make.

    The amounts of all of the ingredients differ from recipe to recipe. Some are heavy on the alcohol, others like this one are more sorbet and less wine.

    In Italy, although I'm sure you can order it anytime of day and evening, it's traditionally served after dinner, and is the ultimate summer refresher.

    It's also the perfect cocktail during the holidays!!

    Ingredients

    • Frozen lemon sorbet - not sherbet, and not ice cream. It needs to be sorbet to be authentic.
    • Prosecco - champagne is fine, but there's no reason to use your best stuff.
    • Vodka - you don't need much, so leave the top shelf vodka for something on the rocks.

    Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links to products and foods I use in my kitchen. This means that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. To view my entire storefront of recommended kitchen tools and equipment, check out my shop on Amazon.

    Tall pretty glass filled with a Sgroppino cocktail, garnished with fresh mint and a couple blueberries.
    Because some days you need a tall one.

    Instructions

    Step 1 (5 minutes)

    Scoop and whisk. Scoop the frozen sorbet into a bowl. Pour in half of the Prosecco and whisk until you have a smooth icy mixture.

    Whisk in the vodka and remaining Prosecco.

    Step 2

    Serve. Pour into champagne flutes or other pretty glasses, and garnish with fresh mint and a couple blueberries.

    Sgroppino FAQ

    Can I make Sgroppino ahead of time?

    Yes. Just pour the Sgroppino into jars, and tuck into the freezer.

    Looking for More Frozen Cocktails?

    Frozen cocktails are so popular during the summer and over the winter holidays. Here are a few favorites!

    Frozen Mudslide

    Frozen Margaritas (Using Any Fruit)

    Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Slushies

    Mango Passion Fruit Wine Slushie

    Four glasses of sgroppino, with blueberries and fresh mint.
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    4.60 from 72 votes

    Sgroppino (an Italian Dessert Cocktail) Recipe

    Italian dessert drink made with lemon sorbet, vodka and Prosecco, perfect for a dinner party or over the holidays.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Cocktails, Dessert
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: sgroppino
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 166kcal
    Author: The Wimpy Vegetarian

    Equipment

    • Ice cream scooper
    • Whisk

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces frozen lemon sorbet
    • 8 ounces Prosecco
    • 2 ounces vodka
    • Mint leaves for garnish

    Instructions

    • Scoop the sorbet into a large metal bowl. Add one-half of the Prosecco and whisk it around until you have a smooth icy mixture.
    • Whisk in the vodka and remaining Prosecco. The cocktail should be very slushy.
    • Pour into champagne flutes or other pretty glasses. Garnish with fresh mint and a few blueberries. Or, pour into jars and place them in the freezer until ready to serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.4g | Protein: 1.7g | Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 61.1mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 16.8g | Calcium: 5.1mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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    Comments

    1. Manu

      April 03, 2016 at 12:25 am

      5 stars
      Ohhhh Sgroppino is so good! Thank you for sharing such an iconic cocktail recipe! It made me a bit home-sick, but... che buono! 🙂

      Reply
    2. low carb breakfast

      April 03, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      That's a beautiful cocktail and the pictures are fantastic. Can't wait to try this, thank you!

      Reply
    3. Liz

      April 03, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous, frozen cocktail!!! Bet it tastes amazing.

      Reply
    4. Hezzi-D

      April 03, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      Sorbet and prosecco? You are speaking my language!

      Reply
    5. Nettie

      April 03, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      I have all of the ingredients, can't wait to make these!

      Reply
    6. Maria

      April 03, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely lovely. Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    7. Amy Barrett

      April 03, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so refreshing

      Reply
    8. [email protected]'s Kitchen Adventures

      April 03, 2016 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      This look and sounds delicious! It would be awesome on a hot summer day!

      Reply
    9. Kristen

      April 04, 2016 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      What a fresh drink to enjoy on a summer evening!

      Reply
    10. Caroline

      April 04, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      I'm pretty sure I have had this but even if not I need to find an excuse to have it as this looks so good!

      Reply
    11. Barrie

      April 05, 2016 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      I had never heard of this, but it looks so refreshing and a punch-type of drink so easy to serve at a party- I love this and I love the back-story on it too!

      Reply
    12. Tara

      April 05, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      Beautiful photos! This sounds absolutely amazing!

      Reply
    13. Rachael

      April 06, 2016 at 4:29 am

      5 stars
      Oh, dear... I think I may well become addicted to this!

      Reply
    14. Lucy - (Recipes @ Globe Scoffers)

      April 06, 2016 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      This sounds very refreshing! Can't wait to try. Thanks for sharing ?

      Reply
    15. DB, Foodie Stuntman | Crazy Foodie Stunts

      April 07, 2016 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      Never heard of it but I can see why it's so popular. The flavors sound refreshing.

      Reply
    16. monica

      April 07, 2016 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      We will be making this soon!

      Reply
    17. Christie

      April 10, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      I'm seriously putting this on the menu. It looks and sounds so addictive!! And refreshing.

      Reply
    18. Edna

      March 02, 2017 at 2:17 pm

      5 stars
      I'm surely going to put this thing on my list of "Not to miss" 🙂 Loved to be here on your blog.

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        March 02, 2017 at 3:00 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks so much! I hope you like it! It's a favorite of ours 🙂

        Reply
    19. Lazar

      December 04, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      Uhhhhhhhhhhhh, can’t wait to try

      Reply
    20. Ioana

      June 20, 2018 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      My birthday is coming. I am so glad I finally found the best cocktail to serve at the party

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        June 20, 2018 at 12:27 pm

        5 stars
        It really is an amazing cocktail - dessert!!! I hope you like it!!!

        Reply
    21. Keto Diet Recipe

      June 20, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorite drinks. So refreshing and tasty

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        June 20, 2018 at 12:29 pm

        5 stars
        Yes!! Me too!!

        Reply
    22. Toni | Boulder Locavore

      April 11, 2019 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      I seriously need to give it a try! Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        April 11, 2019 at 6:10 pm

        5 stars
        It's a huge hit anytime I serve it! I hope you give it a try Toni!

        Reply
    23. Allyssa

      December 22, 2021 at 3:32 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for sharing this amazing sgroppino italian dessert cocktail sundaysupper recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

      Reply
    24. Liz

      December 24, 2021 at 5:32 am

      5 stars
      I have never had this before, but it sounds so delicious! Excited to give it a try! Thanks for the share!

      Reply

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