Prosecco Lemon Slush

Published Sept. 7, 2022

Prosecco Lemon Slush
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Greg Lofts.
Total Time
5 minutes, plus freezing
Rating
4(156)
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Similar to the Italian cocktail sgroppino, which calls for a scoop of lemon sorbet, this recipe instead freezes Prosecco and Meyer lemon juice for a fresher taste and a cooling dessert. The slushy concoction makes a refreshing finish to a meal, and, topped with raspberries (and more Prosecco, if you wish), it looks festive, sort of like pink lemonade for grown-ups. Best of all, it stays fresh-tasting for several days, and never freezes completely solid.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 1cup chilled Prosecco, plus more to finish
  • 1cup Meyer (or other) lemon juice
  • 1teaspoon grated Meyer (or other) lemon zest
  • ½cup granulated sugar
  • Raspberries, for garnish
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

159 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 27 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 4 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir together the Prosecco, lemon juice, lemon zest and sugar in a small, chilled stainless-steel mixing bowl until the sugar dissolves. Place the bowl in the freezer, stirring every 15 minutes or so, until the mixture is semifrozen and slushy, about 2 to 3 hours. It will not freeze to rock hard, even if left overnight.

  2. Step 2

    To serve, divide mixture across four wine glasses or small bowls. Top with berries. For the ultimate slushy consistency, add 2 tablespoons cold Prosecco to each just before serving.

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No notes. 10/10.

Has anyone tried making this with an ice cream maker (the kind with the chamber you put in the freezer before using)?

This is so so delicious and FUN! Tripled the recipe for our 8-person thanksgiving, used 1/2 lemons 1/2 mandarins, and used about 1/3 the amount of sugar. Stirring it as it starts to slush is a real good time.

So easy and tasty, kept well. I had to leave before it was set and didn’t stir more than the first few times, worked just fine. Great way to use my over abundance of Meyer Lemons.

This can be very tart given the quantity of lemon juice if you are using traditional lemons instead of Meyer. We did a variation where we doubled the recipe but used 1c lemon juice, about 1/2c sugar, a handful of frozen strawberries, and a few blackberries in a blender to produce approximately 2c liquid and added a bottle of Prosecco. Tons of options for this kind of slushy drink, and if it gets too icy, it will start melting quickly on a hot summer day for the perfect slush :-)

Made this in a gallon ziplock in the freezer and just squished it up every so often. 10/10! Perfect for a summer treat.

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