Kitchen Recipe Collection
Italian Sgroppino
A frothy, icy, alcoholic slushie from Venice made by violently whisking lemon sorbet with vodka and Prosecco. Served as a palate cleanser or a light dessert.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- italian
Ingredients
Scaled for 2 servings
- lemon sorbet (high quality)
- vodka (chilled)
- Prosecco (chilled)
- lemon zest (for garnish)
- fresh mint (optional)
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Wire whisk
- Champagne flutes
Instructions
- 1
Chill Equipment
Place your mixing bowl and champagne flutes in the freezer for 15 minutes before starting.
- 2
Measure Sorbet
Add 4 large scoops of high-quality lemon sorbet to the chilled mixing bowl.
- 3
Soften
Let the sorbet sit at room temperature for just 1-2 minutes until it begins to soften slightly around the edges.
- 4
Add Vodka
Pour 2 oz (60ml) of ice-cold vodka directly over the sorbet.
- 5
Initial Whisk
Using a sturdy wire whisk, aggressively beat the vodka into the sorbet until it forms a smooth, thick paste.
- 6
Add Prosecco
Slowly pour in 3 oz (90ml) of chilled Prosecco.
- 7
Final Whisk
Whisk vigorously again. The carbonation of the Prosecco will aerate the mixture, turning it into a frothy, pourable, creamy slush.
- 8
Check Consistency
The final texture should be perfectly smooth and thick, but liquid enough to drink from a glass.
- 9
Pour
Immediately pour the frothy Sgroppino into the chilled champagne flutes.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a fine grating of fresh lemon zest and serve immediately before it melts.
Cooking Tips
- Do not use a blender. A blender incorporates too much heat and will turn it into a watery soup. The hand whisk method preserves the icy, creamy texture.
- The name means 'to untie a little knot', referring to its ability to settle the stomach after a large meal.
Variations
- Strawberry Sgroppino: Use strawberry sorbet and garnish with a fresh berry.
Chef's Notes & Storage
- Traditionally served in Venice mid-way through a long, multi-course seafood dinner.
Nutrition Estimate
150 calories · 0g protein · 15g carbs · 0g fat · 0g fiber per serving
