With warmer weather upon us, there’s nothing like cooling down with a bubbly cocktail. This summer, think outside the flute with these cocktails from Freixenet Cava. Made in the traditional méthode champenoise, Cava bubbles last longer than Prosecco and it is easy to balance with most fruit flavors, giving you the perfect complement to any fruity cocktail of your choice. So whether you are planning an afternoon by the pool or a dinner party with friends al fresco, a summertime cocktail made with Freixenet Cava is the perfect thing to serve. Refreshing and light, the following four recipes offer simple and festive options.
#1. Poolside Perfection: Sweet Sparkling Watermelon
INGREDIENTS: 1 watermelon, 1 bottle of Freixenet Sweet Cuvée Cava
PREPARATION: Cut 1/4th off the top off a seedless watermelon. Scoop out the fruit and purée. Put 2 tbsp in a wine glass, and top off with Freixenet Sweet Cuvée Cava. Pour the remaining purée back in the hollow watermelon to enjoy throughout the day
#2. Chill Out and Keep Your Cool: Sparkling Sorbet
INGREDIENTS: 1 scoop raspberry sorbet, 2-3 raspberries, Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava
PREPARATION: Place one scoop raspberry sorbet into glass. Top with Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava and garnish with raspberries, or berries of your choice.
#3. ¡Viva España! La Tomatina Cocktail
INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp Freixenet Extra Dry Cava, 2 tbsp gin, 1 tbsp tomato juice, 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce, 2 dashes hot sauce, ½ lemon, juiced
PREPARATION: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add Freixenet Extra Dry Cava, tomato juice, gin, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and lemon juice. Add a pinch of celery salt and shake for 20 seconds. Rim glass with salt and pepper and pour. Garnish with a cherry tomato and lemon slice.
#4. Party Pleaser: Rosé Sangria
INGREDIENTS: 3 cups Freixenet Cordon Negro Rosé, 3 oz triple sec, 3 oz brandy, 1.5 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice, 1 lemon, 1 orange
PREPARATION: Mix triple sec and brandy and add fresh pink grapefruit juice. Cut 1 lemon, 1 orange, remaining grapefruit and a melon of your choice into thin wedges. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, add Freixenet Cordon Negro Rosé.
