Summer wouldn't be complete without a sip of the renowned Italian drink born by mistake in 1972, the Negroni Sbagliato.

Instead of using gin, as the Negroni should be, the vermouth and the Campari base are topped by a sparkling wine, and what better choice than PROSECCO DOC? Produced in Italy, in the enchanting land between the Dolomite Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, this lively sparkling wine comes to life from olera grapes vinitied through the charmat Method (or Martinotti Method), where secondary fermentation takes place in tanks.

Prosecco DOC is appreciated for its crisp acidity and refreshing taste, making it the ideal companion for your favorite summer cocktail and the perfect ingredient to elevate any party.

Try Valdo Marca Oro Brut Prosecco DOC, exquisitely delicate and versatile; with its fine perlage, well-balanced structure, and enticing fruit flavors, it offers a bright and fresh alternative to your Negroni Sbagliato.

Alternatively, opt for Zardetto Prosecco DOC Brut, bringing a round and fresh taste to your favorite summer cocktail thanks to its delighttul notes of lemon tart and white pear.

For a refined choice, look no further than La Marca Prosecco DOC Extra Dry. This enchanting Prosecco DOC offers an explosion of elegance, harmonizing notes of lime, lemon zest, and white peach with a subtle hint of minerality. The light and refreshing finish is a so complemented ov a touch or sweetness.

Lastly, to truly pay homage to the Negron sbagliato and embrace the essence of the Italian Dolce Vita style, feature Brilla! Prosecco DOC. This sparkling gem is a true work of art, with its lively bubbles that bring vibrancy and freshness to every sip. Its delicate and complex bouquet, along with its vivacious and light body, will captivate your senses.

Negroni Sbagliato (with a summer twist!)

By Alessandro Palazzi

Ingredients:

• 30 ml Red Vermouth

• 30 ml Campari

• 40 ml PROSECCO DOC

• Organge zest

• Ice cubes

This drink can be prepared directly in the glass. Alessandro Palazzi, renowned Italian bartender and head of the Duke's bar in London who collaborated with Prosecco DOC for this recipe, suggests to always cool the glass beforehand with lots of ice. This will keep your drink cool and prevent the ice from melting too quickly and diluting the drink. Discard the initial ice.

Directions:

• Pour sequentially the vermouth and the Campari in the glass. Now add fresh ice cubes to the glass.

• Top up with the Prosecco DOC brut and gently stir the drink (stir once only to avoid losing bubbles).

• To garnish, the Maestro suggests using the zest of the orange rather than the traditional slice. All the aromatic essential oils of the fruit are in the zest, we should use those to elevate the drink.

• Take a whole peel with the help of a potato peeler, get close to the glass edge and 'squeeze it' on its top; you can actually see the oils be released onto the glass rim.

• Now gently brush the rim with the peel and place it into the drink. This ritual is an essential step to make great cocktails.

Enjoy!