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Sgroppino – An Italian Lemon Cocktail

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Sgroppino

Sgroppino is a traditional Italian dessert cocktail made with lemon sorbet, vodka and prosecco. It is often served at the end of a meal, or sometimes between courses, as a refreshing palate cleanser. Light, citrusy and gently frothy, it is quick to prepare and best enjoyed immediately while still cold and airy.

Sgroppino

Servings: 4
Total time: 10 mins

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 500 g lemon sorbet, very cold and slightly softened
  • 100 ml vodka, straight from the freezer
  • 750 ml prosecco, well chilled
  • Zest of 2 lemons, optional
  • Mint leaves or lemon twists, to serve

METHOD

  1. Remove the lemon sorbet from the freezer and let it soften at room temperature for about 5 minutes until scoopable but still firm.
  2. Place the sorbet in a chilled bowl and whisk gently until smooth and creamy.
  3. Slowly whisk in the vodka until fully combined.
  4. Gradually pour in the prosecco, whisking gently to keep the mixture light and foamy.
  5. Taste and adjust, adding a splash more vodka for sharpness or a little extra sorbet for sweetness if needed.
  6. Serve immediately in chilled champagne flutes or coupes.
  7. Garnish with a mint leaf or a fine twist of lemon zest.

Prawn Cocktail

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PRAWN COCKTAIL 1

In this prawn cocktail recipe, the prawns and lettuce are served separately.

Prawn Cocktail 1

INGREDIENTS

  • 400g cooked and peeled prawns
  • 2 baby gem lettuce, finely shredded
  • 1 spoon capers, chopped
  • 8 gherkins, sliced and chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 150ml mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • A splash of Tabasco sauce

METHOD

    1. Save 4 of the prawns back for decoration.
    2. Roughly chop the other prawns.
    3. Mix together the lettuce, capers and gherkins and season with salt.
    4. Arrange the lettuce in 4 serving bowls.
    5. In another small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the dressing (mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce.
    6. Arrange the prawns and chopped avocado on the lettuce.
    7. Drizzle over the dressing and place a whole prawn on each dish.
    8. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.

PRAWN COCKTAIL 2

This is a simple recipe for the classic prawn cocktail. This recipe combines together all the ingredients together.

Prawn Cocktail 2

This recipe is quick and easy to prepare and needs to be chilled for about 30 minutes or so before serving.

INGREDIENTS

  • 400g cooked and peeled prawns
  • 1 small lettuce, shredded
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 150ml mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • A few dashes of Tabasco sauce

METHOD

    1. Save some of the prawns back for decoration. If the prawns are large, roughly chop the rest. If not, use them as they are.
    2. Mix together the prawns, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and onion in a large bowl.
    3. In another small bowl, thoroughly combine the ingredients for the dressing (mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce.
    4. Pour the dressing over the prawn mixture and toss gently.
    5. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving on a bed of lettuce and decorating with the reserved prawns.