Name: Spumante-Vodka Cocktail with Lemon Sorbet
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pint (2 cups) frozen lemon sorbet; 1 1/2 cups spumante or champagne; 6 tablespoons vodka; 6 tablespoons whipping cream

This refreshing cocktail can be a dessert, but it is also a great brunch drink. In Italy, Lucia likes to use Italian sparkling wine (such as spumante) instead of Champagne.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pint (2 cups) frozen lemon sorbet

1 1/2 cups spumante or champagne

6 tablespoons vodka

6 tablespoons whipping cream

Preparation

Spoon frozen sorbet into blender. Add spumante, vodka, and whipping cream. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. divide among 6 champagne flutes or wine glasses and serve.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Dessert Champagne Sparkling Wine Wine Vodka Italian European Nut Free Gluten Free Vegetarian Quick Easy 30 Minutes or Less 5 Ingredients or Fewer Blender Bon Appétit

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