5 Prosecco Cocktails That Feel Like a French Riviera Summer

By Olly Fawcett

5 Prosecco Cocktails That Feel Like a French Riviera Summer

When the sun's high, the breeze is salty, and you're dreaming of sun-drenched terraces on the Côte d’Azur, there’s only one thing that belongs in your hand: a crisp, bubbly Prosecco cocktail.

Whether you're throwing a backyard soirée or just want to elevate your weekday happy hour, these five cocktails will transport you to the French Riviera—no passport required.

🥂 1. The Classic French 75 (With a Prosecco Twist)

Bright, floral, and a little fancy.

Ingredients:

Instructions:
Shake gin, lemon juice, and syrup with ice. Strain into a champagne flute and top with Prosecco. Garnish with a lemon twist.
✨ Why it works: Light and zesty with just enough botanical depth. Using Prosecco instead of Champagne adds a softer, fruitier profile.

🌿 2. The Hugo Spritz

A South Tyrolean favorite that made its way down to Nice.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain)

  • 3 oz Prosecco or Bubble Bros Semi Sparkling Brut

  • 1 oz soda water

  • Mint leaves and lime slices

Instructions:
Add elderflower liqueur to a glass filled with ice. Top with Prosecco and soda. Stir gently and garnish with mint and lime.
✨ Why it works: It's like sipping a garden—light, floral, and impossibly refreshing.

🍑 3. Peach & Thyme Bellini

A Provençal twist on the Venetian classic.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe peach, blended and strained

  • 1/2 oz thyme-infused simple syrup

  • 4 oz Prosecco or Bubble Bros Semi Sparkling Brut

Instructions:
Add the peach purée and syrup to a chilled flute. Top slowly with Prosecco and stir gently.
✨ Why it works: Sweet, herby, and full of summer flavor. Try white peaches for a more refined taste.

🍋 4. Limoncello Spritz

A sunbeam in a glass.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Limoncello

  • 3 oz Prosecco or Bubble Bros Semi Sparkling Brut

  • 1 oz soda water

  • Lemon slice and mint for garnish

Instructions:
Pour Limoncello over ice in a wine glass, top with Prosecco and soda. Garnish with lemon and mint.
✨ Why it works: Tart, citrusy, and beautifully balanced. The perfect aperitif.

🌸 5. Lavender Fizz

Inspired by lavender fields in Provence.

Ingredients:

Instructions:
Shake vodka, lavender syrup, and lemon juice with ice. Strain into a coupe glass and top with Prosecco.
✨ Why it works: Floral, aromatic, and visually stunning. Like sipping on a breeze from the lavender hills.

🏖️ Final Sip:

These cocktails aren’t just drinks—they’re daydreams in a glass. Whether you're channeling the elegance of Cannes or the bohemian vibe of Saint-Tropez, Prosecco brings effervescence and charm to every mix. Serve with olives, salted almonds, and a playlist full of French jazz, and you’re set for the summer soirée of your dreams.

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