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.
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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.
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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 Margaritas (Using Any Fruit)
Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Slushies
Mango Passion Fruit Wine Slushie
Sgroppino (an Italian Dessert Cocktail) Recipe
Equipment
- Ice cream scooper
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.
Manu
Ohhhh Sgroppino is so good! Thank you for sharing such an iconic cocktail recipe! It made me a bit home-sick, but... che buono! 🙂
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That's a beautiful cocktail and the pictures are fantastic. Can't wait to try this, thank you!
Liz
What a gorgeous, frozen cocktail!!! Bet it tastes amazing.
Hezzi-D
Sorbet and prosecco? You are speaking my language!
Nettie
I have all of the ingredients, can't wait to make these!
Maria
Absolutely lovely. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Amy Barrett
This sounds so refreshing
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This look and sounds delicious! It would be awesome on a hot summer day!
Kristen
What a fresh drink to enjoy on a summer evening!
Caroline
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!
Barrie
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!
Tara
Beautiful photos! This sounds absolutely amazing!
Rachael
Oh, dear... I think I may well become addicted to this!
Lucy - (Recipes @ Globe Scoffers)
This sounds very refreshing! Can't wait to try. Thanks for sharing ?
DB, Foodie Stuntman | Crazy Foodie Stunts
Never heard of it but I can see why it's so popular. The flavors sound refreshing.
monica
We will be making this soon!
Christie
I'm seriously putting this on the menu. It looks and sounds so addictive!! And refreshing.
Edna
I'm surely going to put this thing on my list of "Not to miss" 🙂 Loved to be here on your blog.
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Thanks so much! I hope you like it! It's a favorite of ours 🙂
Lazar
Uhhhhhhhhhhhh, can’t wait to try
Ioana
My birthday is coming. I am so glad I finally found the best cocktail to serve at the party
The Wimpy Vegetarian
It really is an amazing cocktail - dessert!!! I hope you like it!!!
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One of my favorite drinks. So refreshing and tasty
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Yes!! Me too!!
Toni | Boulder Locavore
I seriously need to give it a try! Looks delicious!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
It's a huge hit anytime I serve it! I hope you give it a try Toni!
Allyssa
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!
Liz
I have never had this before, but it sounds so delicious! Excited to give it a try! Thanks for the share!