The irresistible Pink Sgroppino is the perfect Italian balance of sweet and tangy, with creamy sorbet making every sip pure bliss under the hot summer sun!
Sgroppino, which means “untie,” hails from Venice, Italy.
it is often enjoyed as a light and refreshing after-dinner drink or palate cleanser, much like sorbet. The name “Sgrappino” is derived from ‘sorbetto’ and ‘grappa,’ highlighting its primary ingredients. Traditionally, the Sgrappino is made with lemon sorbet, Prosecco, and a splash of vodka or grappa. The mixture is whisked or blended together to create a frothy, almost creamy texture that balances the tartness of the lemon with the effervescence of the sparkling wine from the Prossecco.
The Pink Sgroppino is a modern variation of the classic Sgrappino, serving as a contemporary twist on the traditional drink. The Pink Sgroppino is distinguished by its pink hue, achieved by substituting lemon sorbet with raspberry or strawberry sorbet. Additionally, pink Prosecco or a splash of rosé wine might be used to enhance the colour and flavour profile, adding a fruity sweetness.
For many of us, when we think of summer, lemons seem to pop to mind, along with the beach, the hot sun, and ice cream, just to name a few. So, what better way to fully embrace every aspect of summer than with this delicious Italian drink that is fresh and acts as both a casual drink and a palate cleanser after dinner? It’s a win-win situation! Picture this: It’s a hot day, and the summer sun doesn’t seem to be cooling off anytime soon. You don’t feel like making anything that takes more than 10 minutes because you’re tired, hot, and sweaty, and all you want is a cold, sweet, frothy drink that could cool you off and help you endure the summer heatwave. Enter Pink Sgroppino the second drink in the Summery Rosé Blends mini series and it only needs 15 minutes of your time, and it’s done. Minimal cleanup and no fuss. So, don’t miss out on this sweet, tangy, and creamy Italian drink. Leave a comment below if you enjoy it and share this post!
Pink Sgroppino
Ingredients
- 200 ml Rosé add 50 ml if the Sgroppino is too thick
- 300 g Lemon Sorbet
- 4 Strawberries frozen/fresh
- ½ Lemon juice only
- 30 g Fine White Sugar/Castor Sugar
Instructions
- In a smoothie blender or a regular blender (ensure it can handle frozen fruits, ice, or alcoholic drinks), add the rosé, lemon sorbet, lemon juice, fine white sugar, and strawberries. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the blended Pink Sgroppino evenly into two wine glasses. For an optional garnish on the rims of the glasses, cut a slice from the reserved lemon half, quarter it, and make a small slit in the fleshy part of two quarters. Attach the quartered lemon pieces to the rims of the wine glasses.
- Serve directly and enjoy!
