Rosé Sgroppino

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

Basic Information

  • Difficulty: Easy

  • Total Time: 5 minutes (Active preparation)

  • Servings: 1

Ingredients

Base:

  • 3 ounces (½ cup) high-quality strawberry, raspberry, or cherry sorbet (2 medium scoops; ensure soft, creamy texture)

  • ¼ ounce Amaro (e.g., Amaro Nonino, Montenegro, or Averna; adjust to taste)

  • 2.5 ounces dry sparkling rosé (divided: 2 ounces for mixing, 0.5 ounces for topping)

Garnish:

  • 1 brandied or maraschino cherry (optional; pitted if large for easier garnish)

Preparation

Step 1: Pre-Chill Vessels

  • Fill a small mixing bowl with ice water and let sit for 5 minutes to chill (this prevents the sorbet from melting prematurely).

  • Place the coupe glass or Nick and Nora glass in the freezer for 10 minutes to pre-cool, or fill it with ice water and set aside while preparing the base.

Step 2: Mix the Base

  • In the pre-chilled mixing bowl, add the sorbet, Amaro, and 2 ounces of dry sparkling rosé.

  • Gently whisk with a bar spoon or fine wire whisk in a circular motion until the sorbet is mostly melted, creating a creamy, airy texture. Do not over-stir—retain a slight, pleasant sorbet grain for texture.

Step 3: Assemble the Drink

  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the pre-cooled coupe glass (optional, but ensures a silky finish; skip if sorbet is ultra-smooth).

  • Slowly pour the remaining 0.5 ounces of sparkling rosé over the back of a bar spoon to create a layered effect, allowing the rosé to float atop the sorbet base.

Step 4: Garnish & Serve

  • Drop a brandied or maraschino cherry onto the rim of the glass (or skew it on a cocktail pick for a polished look).

  • Serve immediately to preserve the frosty texture; avoid letting the drink sit at room temperature for more than 2 minutes.

Taste & Tips

User Feedback: "This is refreshing but the Amaro flavor is subtle—increase Amaro to ⅓ ounce and reduce sorbet by ½ ounce to balance sweetness (especially with sweeter sorbets like Talenti). Perfect for hot summer days!"

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Note: Adjust ingredient quantities based on personal taste; Amaro adds depth, while the sparkling rosé provides effervescence. For a lower-sugar twist, substitute sorbet with sugar-free varieties.