Not Your Usual Spritz: 2 Summer Cocktails by Hospitalian with Prosecco DOC
There are summers you never forget—and cocktails that seem made to tell their story. Light, aromatic, bursting with color and personality, just like the best moments of the season.
For those looking to break away from the ordinary and raise a toast that truly surprises, Alessandro Geraci and Gaspare Di Carlo of Hospitalian have crafted two original recipes that celebrate all the versatility and charm of Prosecco DOC, in both its Extra Dry and Rosé expressions.
Italiano DOC
Elegant, aromatic, vibrant. Like a summer on an Italian terrace.
This cocktail, served in a flute, captures the full fragrance of an Italian summer. Bright citrus notes mingle with the depth of spices and the delicate touch of herbs like basil.
The balance is entrusted to Prosecco DOC Extra Dry, which finishes the sip with its fine, persistent bubbles—perfect for enhancing the cocktail’s layered complexity. A drink that tastes of aperitivo at sunset, golden light, and easy conversation.
Ingredients
- 20 ml Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto
- 20 ml Seven Hills Gin
- 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml Basil & black pepper syrup
- Topped with Prosecco DOC Extra Dry
Method: Shake & strain, serve without ice in a flute
Garnish: Citrus and saffron dust
An enveloping, refined sip—ideal for those who want a sophisticated, modern alternative to classic summer cocktails.
Ho “Sbagliato” Spritz
A mistake? Only in the name. This Spritz reinvents tradition.
Playful in name but serious in flavor, this cocktail is a creative tribute to the iconic Spritz. The twist lies in its depth: the elegant bitterness of Savoia Americano Rosso, the smoothness of fig-infused vermouth, and the unmistakable freshness of Prosecco DOC Rosé, which adds brilliance and lightness to the mix.
The real surprise comes with the garnish: balsamic-glazed dried fig paired with Grana Padano PDO.
Ingredients
- 30 ml Savoia Americano Rosso
- 30 ml Cocchi Vermouth di Torino infused with fig
- Topped with Prosecco DOC Rosé
Method: Build directly in a highball with ice cubes
Garnish: Balsamic-glazed dried fig + Grana Padano PDO
A cocktail to sip slowly, perfect for open-air aperitivi, with flavors that tell the story of Italy in unexpected ways.
