How to turn your Prosecco Hamper into a Cocktail

It’s National Prosecco Day and here at Hay Hampers we’ve been rounding up our favourite ways to enjoy the Italian bubbles in luxurious Prosecco hampers. It’s the drink that can perfectly accompany any occasion or time of day. From Bellini’s in the morning to cocktails in the evening, Prosecco will always be a good choice! Why not try pairing a cool glass with some classic Italian Aperitivo snacks such as olives, crostini or nuts for a perfect weekend treat. 

Raspberry Gin Fizz

20ml Gin 

5ml Raspberry Liqueur 

Prosecco 

Fresh raspberries (optional garnish)

01 Add the gin liqueur to a champagne flute

02 Top up with Prosecco 

03 Garnish with fresh raspberries 

We love this Manchester Gin for making this cocktail!

Aperol Spritz 

50ml Aperol 

75ml Prosecco

Soda 

Ice 

Fresh orange slices (optional garnish)

01 Add several ice cubes to a glass of your choice – we recommend a wine or gin glass 

02 Pour in the Aperol, followed by the Prosecco

03 Top up with soda to your individual taste

04 Enjoy!

Take a look at a great Aperol Spritz complete set here. 

Limoncello Spritz 

25ml Limoncello 

Prosecco 

Lemon slice and fresh raspberries (optional garnish)

Mint leaves (optional garnish)

01 Make sure all components are chilled through before crafting

02 Pour limoncello into a glass and top off with Prosecco 

03 Garnish with a slice of lemon, mint leaves and raspberries if you wish

04 Adding in a raspberry purée or gin also works great with this drink

Try our authentic Limoncello in one of our large food and drink hampers. Perfect for when you want to try a bit of everything.

Classic Bellini 

2tbsps White Peach Purée

Prosecco

Peach slices (optional garnish)

01 Place the peach purée in the bottom of the champagne flute 

02 Top with Prosecco and gently stir, then serve immediately 

03 Optional Stage: Make your own peach purée

Blend slices of peeled and chopped peach with a food processor until smooth and then strain through a fine sieve

Raspberry Martini Fizz

50ml Martini Rosso 

25ml Gin

Prosecco

Raspberries (optional garnish) 

01 For the best taste, be sure to chill your champagne glasses and alcohol before creating the cocktail 

02 Mix together the Martini and Gin in the champagne glass and then top with Prosecco

03 Finish by garnishing with fresh or frozen raspberries if desired

Pornstar Martini 

50ml Vanilla vodka

25ml Passôa 

1/2 tbsp lime juice 

½ tbsp sugar syrup

25ml Prosecco

1 Passion fruit, halved 

01 Scoop the seeds and pulp from one half of the passionfruit into a cocktail shaker

02 Add the vodka, passoa, lime juice and sugar syrup

03 Put a handful of ice in the shaker and shake well 

04 Strain into a martini glass and top with the other passionfruit half. Serve immediately with the Prosecco shot on the side. 

Bakewell Fizz

1 tbsp Kirsch

50ml Disaronno Amaretto 

Prosecco 

Kirsch-soaked cherries 

01 Place one or two kirsch-soaked cherries in the bottom of a champagne flute

02 Add the kirsch followed by the Disaronno 

03 Top up with Prosecco and enjoy!

The Hugo

20ml Soda water

25ml Elderflower Gin

Prosecco

Mint leaves (optional garnish)

Lime wedge (optional garnish)

01 Mix together the elderflower gin and soda water in a glass

02 Add a handful of ice before pouring in the Prosecco

03 Finish by garnishing with the mint leaves and lime wedge

We hope this has given you some inspiration and you make the most of National Prosecco Day, or even make a weekend out of it!