Cocktail of the week with Fabrizio Musorella

Puccini
December means Christmas and its gastronomic blow-out. The interesting thing is how our drinking habits at Christmas have changed over the last 10 years and now include hot spiced drinks, port, red wine, sherry, Champagne and newcomers like whiskey and fruit schnapps. However traditions like drinking Egg Nog remain popular because the Christmas spirit pays tribute to the things we have enjoyed in the past. This Christmas try this classic recipe as an aperitif to offer guests, without too much trouble and with easy ingredients. Salute!

Ingredients
5cl freshly squeeze mandarin juice
Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine)
Preparation
Pour the Mandarin juice directly into a chilled champagne glass. Pour the Prosecco gently over the juice. Stir and serve.

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