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Lo Scintillante

Hard to pronounce, easy to make.

By Michele Foley

This simple cocktail combines two favorite Italian alcohols—Cocchi and Prosecco—for a bubbly cocktail that’s slightly sweet and laced with hints of clove and spice. A great choice for a holiday apéritif, we foresee it becoming a happy hour staple.

What to buy: Cocchi Apertivo Americano is a wine-based apéritif. It can be found at high-end liquor stores and online.

TIME/SERVINGS
Total Time: Under 5 mins
Active Time: Under 5 mins
Makes: 1 drink

INGREDIENTS
1 white sugar cube
2 ounces chilled Cocchi Apertivo Americano
2 ounces chilled Prosecco
Orange twist for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place sugar cube in a champagne flute, add Cocchi Apertivo Americano, and stir briefly. Top with Prosecco and garnish with orange twist.