41 Elegant, Easy Prosecco Cocktail Recipes That Will Make the Party

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser
• Serves: 16 to 18

Whenever a recipe calls for Champagne, substitute prosecco and save a few bucks. "You can make the fruit bases a few days ahead and store them in the refrigerator," PureWow food editor Taryn Pire says. "As for serving, a one-to-one ratio of juice to bubbly is the typical recommendation…but few guests will complain about a heavy pour of the latter."

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy
• Serves: 1

You're familiar with the timeless Aperol spritz, but for a less sweet, more bitter apéritif, swap in Amaro, an Italian herbal liqueur. "It's like if Aperol put on its coziest sweater," PureWow's former senior food editor Katherine Gillen explains. "It's just as quaffable, a little bit warm and as easy as 3-2-1—three ounces prosecco, two ounces amaro, one ounce soda water."

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 40 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, make ahead, crowd-pleaser
• Serves: 15

"This large-batch cocktail combines fresh mint, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, vodka and—my favorite part—sparkling wine," recipe developer Erin McDowell writes. Plenty of bubbly will keep the coupes full without any fuss. Now that’s how you bring good cheer.

• Time Commitment: 25 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <30 minutes, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 8

"I've already shown you a few of my favorite ways to enjoy some bubbly, from boozy gummy bears to watermelon Champagne," McDowell explains. "Here's another sophisticated way to serve sparkling wine to a crowd." Thanks to the sweet-tart combo of raspberry and lime, you'll barely notice the vodka in this punch.

• Time Commitment: 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, special occasion-worthy
• Serves: 1

It’s one part boozy, two parts refreshing and 100 percent my new favorite summer drink. Prosecco, two types of fresh citrus and bittersweet Aperol will glitter across your taste buds at first sip.

• Time Commitment: 3 hours
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegan, make ahead
• Serves: 8 to 10

OK, not technically a drink, but these prosecco-infused handhelds can totally deliver a buzz. "They're basically beautiful frozen cocktails on a stick," McDowell asserts. Eat them like ice pops or let them melt into a glass of seltzer or prosecco as you sip.

• Time Commitment: 4 hours and 20 minutes (includes freezing time)
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, make ahead
• Serves: 12

This prosecco cocktail recipe has holiday written all over it. Festive ice cubes with pomegranate seeds and mint leaves offer extra wow factor to the otherwise simple sipper. It makes a great pairing for a fancy appetizer.

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 4

With only four ingredients, it's impossible to mess this one up, even if you've never mixed a drink in your life. Use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice for major bonus points.

• Time Commitment: 20 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, special occasion-worthy, <10 ingredients
• Serves: 1

This is the prosecco cocktail recipe equivalent of your coziest winter sweater, and all you need is a few ingredients (bourbon, apple cider syrup, lemon juice, cranberries and cinnamon sticks) to whip it up.

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients
• Serves: 1

St. Germain is an elderflower liqueur. With notes of grapefruit, pear, lemon and jasmine, it’s the ideal match for a splash of bubbly prosecco. Go with an extra dry variety that says "brut" on the label.

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 6

Tart, sweet and bubbly, this prosecco cocktail recipe has it all. Oh and it's ready in just 5 minutes, so you won't be stuck playing bartender all night at your own party. That's a win-win in my book.

• Time Commitment: 2 hours and 10 minutes (includes chilling time)
• Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, make ahead
• Serves: 6

Think of it like sparkling apple juice…for adults. Don't let the time commitment deter you: The prep will take you less than five minutes, and the rest is off-hands chilling time in the fridge. I'll take two, please.

• Time Commitment: 20 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy
• Serves: 2

Warm cardamon and earthy rosemary make an elegant pair for gin and prosecco, don’t you think? They're also ingredients that elicit cozy, warm-spiced, wintry vibes, not to mention the grapefruit. All hail citrus season.

• Time Commitment: 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, <30 minutes, special occasion-worthy
• Serves: 2

I’ll be eating my ice cream with a side of bubbly booze from now on, thank you very much. They look so sophisticated that your guests won't clock that you used store-bought sorbets instead of making your own.

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser
• Serves: 5

Brunch called, and it’s bored of the same old mimosas. Switch things up with fresh, sweet peach juice. (You can sub any nectar, purée or juice you'd like though, like mango or pineapple.)

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 2

This prosecco cocktail recipe is pretty as a painting and deliciously delicate, thanks to soft herbal notes on the finish. It's also pretty low in sugar, with only 2 grams per glass. You're welcome.

• Time Commitment: 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients
• Serves: 2

Make this crowd-pleasing, big-batch recipe ahead of time for the easiest fiesta ever. Might I suggest coating the rim of your glass with Tajín instead of typical sugar or salt for a touch of spice?

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 6

This blush-colored number is tart, crisp and goes with practically any brunch recipe imaginable. Blood orange would be a pretty and tasty alternative to grapefruit, if that's more your vibe.

• Time Commitment: 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <30 minutes, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 14

This party punch is summer in a glass, if you ask me. (And no, you don't need to blend the watermelon juice yourself, although you can if you want to.)

• Time Commitment: 25 minutes
• Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, <30 minutes, crowd-pleaser
• Serves: 5

Serve it at breakfast or even before dinner—I won't judge. The star ingredients here is homemade blood orange syrup, infused with whole cinnamon and star anise.

• Time Commitment: 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 8

Ginger beer + fresh blood orange juice + sparkling prosecco = not your average mule. It'll fit right in at a Christmas get-together, Friendsgiving gathering or winter dinner party.

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 1

Prep everything (aka the fresh lemon juice and simple syrup) ahead of time, then top your flutes with bubbly once company arrives. You want to open the prosecco just before serving so it's as effervescent as possible.

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, special occasion-worthy
• Serves: 2

Bottles of sparkling wine aren't just for summer. This three-ingredient prosecco cocktail recipe is meant to be sipped on a crisp fall day, since it calls for both apple cider and brandy.

• Time Commitment: 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 6

Bust out the blender to whip up this tropical sipper, which tastes even better when enjoyed poolside. Did I mention the three-ingredient pineapple sorbet is made from scratch? Talk about fancy.

• Time Commitment: 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients
• Serves: 4

Elderflower liquor turns this fall cocktail up a notch, but I think the real star is the seasonal produce. Substitute fig preserves for fresh figs if they're easier to find at the supermarket.

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <30 minutes, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 8

It's delicious as is, but even more so when sipper in a beach chair in direct sunlight. I'd spring for freshly squeezed orange juice if you're eager to impress (or treat yourself).

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, <30 minutes, special occasion-worthy
• Serves: 1

Balsamic vinegar adds a tart splash to this sweet, bubbly drink, while the basil garnish's herbaceous aroma will tickle your senses with every sip. Finish each cocktail with a modest drizzle of basil-infused olive oil if you're feeling ambitious.

• Time Commitment: 2 hours and 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, make ahead
• Serves: 8

Grilling pineapple brings out the fruit's natural sugars. Serve it with one of these BBQ menu ideas to round out the meal. (And if you're wondering how to cut pineapple efficiently, I have you covered.)

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 1

You can't go wrong with a classic, right? Riff on the original by adding frozen berries, fresh mint or a few drops of bitters to this prosecco cocktail recipe.

• Time Commitment: 2 minutes
• Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients
• Serves: 1

You had me at berry liqueur. This tipple is traditionally made with Champagne, but prosecco also works just fine—just make sure you choose a dry one for maximum crispness.

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 1

Is that a crackling fire I hear? Nope, it's just the gentle fizz of a splash of prosecco. Top each glass with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a thin-sliced wedge of apple.

• Time Commitment: 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <30 minutes, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 6

For the uninitiated, peach melba is a dessert of peaches and raspberry sauce over vanilla ice cream. This inspired cocktail is a mouthful in the best way possible. (Bonus: You can easily make it in a big batch.)

• Time Commitment: 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <30 minutes, special occasion-worthy
• Serves: 8

With a name like “Cheermeister,” how could you not enjoy it? I'm betting Santa wouldn't mind finding a rocks glass in place of your usual sugar cookies this year (but be sure to make a second drink for yourself).

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 1

This is basically like a dreamy vacay to Florence in a glass. With mint, lime, elderflower liqueur and prosecco, the sweeter Hugo lacks bitterness when compared to its Aperol cousin and contains a lower alcohol volume, too. 

• Time Commitment: 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy, <10 ingredients
• Serves: 4

With fresh citrus juice, Lillet Rosé and prosecco, this not-to-sweet libation is what dreams are made of. A symphony of freshly squeezed citrus juices (Meyer lemon! tangerine! blood orange! pink grapefruit!) make it a winter dream.

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, <30 minutes
• Serves: 10

While the recipe *technically* calls for Champagne, using prosecco is just fine. Make sure to put in the effort for the fresh squeezed lemon and lime juices; the bottled stuff doesn't come close, IMO.

• Time Commitment: 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy
• Serves: 2

While New Year's may come to mind for this, you can enjoy it year-round. Luxurious fig liqueur and nutty amaretto are the ingredients that make it sing (and destined for a holiday party).

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients
• Serves: 2

I don't have stats to back it up, but sake is too often overlooked when it comes to homemade cocktails. Unique and seriously satisfying, this four-ingredient sipper is bound to impress (and it only requires three ingredients).

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 2

Yes, Champagne is in the name, but you can easily swap it for prosecco instead (or cava, for that matter). Most of the time commitment accounts for making a from-scratch strawberry syrup, which can be made ahead and chilled in the fridge before serving.

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <30 minutes, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 6

Apple cider, caramel and and prosecco combine to make this highly festive concoction. And while the crushed candy cane rim is optional, it *does* take this seasonal sipper up a notch.

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 2

Complete with homemade blackberry simple syrup. The crisp addition of prosecco makes this classic cocktail twice as refreshing as the O.G. (but don't worry—the recipe still calls for rum).