Learn how to make a light, bubbly and delicious Puccini Cocktail. This Venetian cocktail is ideal for brunch, celebrations or any relaxed gathering. It’s incredibly simple—just two ingredients—and delivers fresh citrus brightness with sparkling Prosecco.
The Puccini cocktail takes its name from the famed Italian composer Giacomo Puccini and was created in Harry’s Bar, Venice. It’s similar to a Mimosa or Peach Bellini but uses fresh mandarin juice for a bright, aromatic twist.
For the best flavor, juice fresh mandarins yourself. If you prefer convenience, 100% mandarin juice works well too. Serve the cocktail with light Italian bites such as smoked salmon crostini or burrata with crispy ‘Nduja for a lovely pairing.
Ingredients – what you need
The images show the simple ingredients and a few tips to help you prepare this drink.
- Mandarins – If juicing yourself, plan on about 2 medium mandarins per cocktail. You can scale the quantities for more servings.
- Prosecco – Choose a good quality Prosecco DOC for the best bubbles and flavor.
Step by step photos and recipe instructions
Juice the mandarins into a bowl or jug (see photos). Strain the juice through a fine sieve to remove excess pulp for a smoother cocktail.
Pour mandarin juice into a flute so it fills about one third of the glass, then slowly top up with chilled Prosecco. Gently stir once and serve immediately.
Recipe tips and FAQs
- Pour slowly – Add the Prosecco gently to prevent the cocktail from foaming over when it meets the citrus juice.
Yes. Mandarins, tangerines or clementines all work well—either freshly squeezed or 100% juice.
The drink was created in Harry’s Bar, Venice and named in honor of composer Giacomo Puccini.
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Puccini Cocktail
By Emily
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1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized mandarins, or 100% mandarin juice (about 50ml/1 part)
- Prosecco, (about 70ml/2 parts)
Instructions
- Juice fresh mandarins (about 2 per cocktail) into a bowl and strain through a fine sieve to remove pulp.
- Fill a flute about one third with mandarin juice, then slowly top up with chilled Prosecco. Gently stir once and serve.
Notes
- Pour slowly – adding Prosecco gently prevents overflow from the citrus reaction.
- Fruit options – mandarins, tangerines or clementines are all suitable, fresh or juiced.
Helpful Info for All Recipes
- I use extra virgin olive oil in recipes unless stated otherwise.
- When using canned or jarred tomatoes I recommend known quality brands for the best flavour.
- Vegetable sizes are assumed medium unless noted.
- Recipes are tested using a fan (convection) oven where applicable.
- Nutrition information is calculated automatically and should be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 24g
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Protein: 1g
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Fat: 1g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be treated as an estimate.
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