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Sparkling Strawberry Sorbet Cocktail

August 22, 2014 15 Comments

Sparkling Strawberry Sorbet Cocktail Served in a Champagne Glass and Garnished with Fresh Strawberries

One of my favorite summer combinations; this is such a cold, refreshing treat. Sparkling Strawberry Sorbet Cocktail combines strawberry sherbet with chilled sparkling wine and it’s so perfect!

Sparkling Strawberry Sorbet Cocktail served in a martini glass with a straw.

Sometimes a girl just needs something quick. The phrase I might often use is ‘quick and dirty’ but nothing dirty about these. White sparkling wine with a strawberry sorbet. this Sparkling Strawberry Sorbet Cocktail is truly one of my favorite things. The sorbet is easy and can even be done without an ice cream maker if you’re not in the mood? REALLY quick and dirty is buying some sorbet or sherbet and using it instead. I’ve done it. Not as good as this but it will do in a pinch.

Now normally I would tell you a little story or find some information to share on Prosecco. But not today. It’s been a very long day; just the fact that I am publishing this cocktail at 4:22pm instead of my standard 4:00 am is a sign. I would like to be working a week ahead of time but I’ve had so much on my plate it has not happened. I am ahead with some food stores but not cocktails. So I had no business saying ‘YES PLEASE’ when  friend asked me out for drinks last night but let’s just call it research OK?

Still my day was just nuts…phone ringing off the hook, doorbell ringing in the middle of my first attempt to shoot. Just one of those days. But I did have some pluses; one ring of the doorbell was a delivery of a brand new car that’s been loaned to me to drive during Denver Restaurant Week. Just for grins.

A brand new Toyota Avalon. How will I manage? I’m used to my much older Explorer; I should probably do some practice driving around the hood to make sure I know how it all works…cars have push buttons for ignition today? Whoa!

Sparkling Strawberry Sorbet Cocktail combines homemade sherbet with chilled prosecco in a martini glass.

Then the service guys showed up for an issue with my house that I’ve not mentioned but that needs to be addressed. The builder, in all of his/her/their wisdom did not stop to think that MAYBE it would not be a good idea to put the air conditioner of the house just finished next door right outside my bedroom window. While the owners are softly sleeping on the 2nd floor of their home, the noise of that unit wakes me constantly because I have a ranch and my bedroom is on ground level. It is SO loud.

They’ve ignored me for weeks and it’s sad it has to come to this but I’ll call every agency in the book until I find someone who gets that I should actually be able to sleep in my bedroom without the sound of a small car gunning it’s engine all night long. Right?

Still; up at 4am again today and it’s not a pleasant getting up; it’s a stressful reaction to that sound. Every single night. I’ve been sleeping in the family room when I get so tired I can’t take it and today? I’m done. I will not quit until someone GETS it that this should never have happened and they need to fix it. Period. So I’m tired and a bit grumpy.

These cocktails were fun to drink but as happens with a sparkling wine; they needed some assistance when photographed. As in I had to sip out some of what I poured for each shot. A sip here and a sip there and whoa, I could take a nap now. Like right now on my keyboard.

So I’ll make this short and sweet…that’s exactly what there are. Short. Sweet, Easy. The dryness of the wine actually keeps them from being cloying at all and the combination of the two makes them very easy to drink. From my own experience right now? Maybe too easy?

Mix up the sorbet with any number of fruits…blueberries, peaches, raspberries, you name it. Add some simple syrup to taste and a bit of lemon and you’re almost there. You can freeze it using an ice cream maker or even just in a pan; or as I mentioned even from the store. It’s the combination of the two that makes it so very delightful. Really. Now where’s my drink?!!

PIN ‘Sparkling Strawberry Sorbet Cocktail’

Strawberry Sorbet Prosecco Cocktail Served in a Martini Glass

Yield: 6 Servings

Sparkling Strawberry Sorbet Cocktail

Sparkling Strawberry Sorbet | @creativculinary

One of my favorite summer combinations; this is such a cold, refreshing treat. Sparkling Strawberry Sorbet Cocktail combines strawberry sherbet with chilled sparkling wine and it's so perfect!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

For the Strawberry Sorbet:

  • 3 cups strawberries, hulls removed
  • 4-6 oz simple syrup to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tbsp Limoncello (optional)

To Make the Cocktail:

  • 1 750 ml bottle Moscato or Prosecco or even Pinot Grigio, chilled

Instructions

  1. Purée strawberries, simple syrup, Limoncello and lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes. Process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions and then chill for at least a half hour in the freezer.
  2. Spoon 2 scoops into champagne or rocks glasses and top with chilled Prosecco. Garnish with a strawberry and serve immediately with straws. Freeze any remaining sorbet.

Notes

Want a Mocktail? So easy, just use some Sparkling water instead. I would go for a flavored one with lemon, lime or strawberry!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 391Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 2gSugar: 59gProtein: 1g

The nutritional information is computer-generated and only an estimate.

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Comments

  1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    September 6, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    These slushies look and sound so refreshingly delicious.. I have to try out the recipe, it will be perfect for the hot summer here in Australia!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      September 6, 2014 at 5:08 pm

      Oh yes! I do raspberry too but I would try almost any fruit you love...enjoy!
      Reply
  2. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    August 28, 2014 at 7:12 am

    OMG these look amazing. I'm so glad that summer is nearly upon us because this cocktail is SO mine.
    Reply
  3. Laura @ Family Spice says

    August 27, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I don't care what you say, that looks amazing. Totally my kind of drink: LOVE Prosecco!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 27, 2014 at 9:21 am

      So good. Goes down really easy. I mean like REALLY! :)
      Reply
  4. Shanna @ pineapple and coconut says

    August 25, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    This looks fantastic. I know today is our first day of school and the last day of summer break was yesterday but with temps still in the high 90s and 100's I say its still summer and this would be absolutely refreshing today. I have a bottle of prosecco in the fridge, all I need is strawberries and limoncello. I think a trip to the grocery store is in order for me today!!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 25, 2014 at 6:42 pm

      School is starting earlier and earlier. If you ask me moms should look at that as some summer break for themselves; not the time to start waxing poetic about fall. So yes, this cocktail. Do it! :)
      Reply
  5. Paula says

    August 24, 2014 at 5:49 am

    Very refreshing and pretty cocktail. Sorry to hear about your issues with the neighbour's air conditioning unit. If you don't have any success with the builder resolving it, try going to your town council. Pretty sure it's in violation of your local noise by-laws.
    Reply
  6. Sippitysup says

    August 23, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    Is this why those guys were "popping the hood" on Instgram earlier? GREG
    Reply
  7. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    August 22, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    Bummer that you can't get some sleep. Hope you get that resolved, and soon. At least lack of sleep didn't prevent you from giving us a great cocktail this week! This looks terrific -- love anything with bubbles! Thanks.
    Reply
  8. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    August 22, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    Cheers to a great week! I love this cocktail - it is right up my alley with the sparkling wine!
    Reply
  9. Betsy @ Desserts Required says

    August 22, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    I will be making this drink after I buy the sorbet at the store! ;-) You need new neighbors or a city that will do something about that darn noise. I am very happy that you did your proper research last night but you need to get a good night's sleep tonight!!!
    Reply
  10. Lana@NeverEnoughThyme says

    August 22, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    All I can think is ... yum, yum yum!!! And gosh I hope you get some good sleep soon!
    Reply
  11. Holly says

    August 22, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    What a pretty dessert and drink all in one! This looks like a great way to end a long week-- sounds like you've had a busy one! Hope you have time to relax this weekend.
    Reply
  12. sue/the view from great island says

    August 22, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    Oh boy does this look refreshing --- all my favorite cocktails are made with sparking wine, so I KNOW I'd love this. I sure hope you get some sleep soon Barb!
    Reply

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