Cocchi Rosa Spritz
- Glass
- Rocks
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- ~10%
Ingredients
- 2 ozcocchi rosa60 ml
- 3 ozprosecco90 ml
- 1 ozclub soda30 ml
Instructions
Fill a large rocks glass or wine glass with ice. Pour the Prosecco first, then the Cocchi Rosa, then a splash of club soda. The order matters — Prosecco first prevents the Cocchi Rosa from sinking and staining the glass. Give it one gentle stir with a bar spoon — just enough to combine without killing the bubbles. Garnish with a lemon twist and, if you have them, a few fresh rose petals or a small sprig of fresh thyme. The drink should be a beautiful pale rose-pink.
Sips & Tips
Technique
Pour the Prosecco first to prevent the Cocchi Rosa from settling at the bottom. One gentle stir is all you need — you want to combine the ingredients without losing the bubbles. Use a large rocks glass or a wine glass; the wide bowl allows the floral aromas to open up.
Balance
The 3-2-1 ratio (Prosecco, Cocchi Rosa, soda) mirrors the classic Aperol Spritz formula. Cocchi Rosa is more delicate and floral than Aperol — it doesn't need as much soda to balance. Use a dry, quality Prosecco; a sweet Prosecco will make the drink cloying. The lemon twist is essential — the citrus oils lift the floral notes beautifully.
History
Cocchi Americano Rosa is made by Giulio Cocchi in Asti, Piedmont, from Brachetto grapes infused with rose petals, citrus, and gentian. The spritz tradition dates to 19th-century Austria, when soldiers stationed in the Veneto would dilute local wine with water. The Cocchi Rosa Spritz is a modern refinement of that tradition — more floral and delicate than the classic Aperol Spritz.
The Cocchi Rosa Spritz is the aperitivo drink for those who find the Aperol Spritz too sweet — more floral, more delicate, and more complex. Cheers.
Variations
Lillet Rosé Spritz
Replace the Cocchi Rosa with Lillet Rosé. The Lillet version is lighter and fruitier — more strawberry and peach, less bitterness. A gentler, more wine-forward spritz.
Cocchi Rosa Royale
Replace the Prosecco with Champagne and omit the club soda. The Champagne's finer bubbles and greater complexity elevate the drink significantly. Garnish with a single fresh raspberry dropped into the glass.
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Glass: Rocks | Difficulty: Easy | ABV: ~10%
Ingredients
- 2 oz cocchi rosa
- 3 oz prosecco
- 1 oz club soda
Instructions
Fill a large rocks glass or wine glass with ice. Pour the Prosecco first, then the Cocchi Rosa, then a splash of club soda. The order matters — Prosecco first prevents the Cocchi Rosa from sinking and staining the glass. Give it one gentle stir with a bar spoon — just enough to combine without killing the bubbles. Garnish with a lemon twist and, if you have them, a few fresh rose petals or a small sprig of fresh thyme. The drink should be a beautiful pale rose-pink.