The Mediterranean Sparkling Spring is a Prosecco and vodka cocktail that puts the fresh in refreshing. Tart lemon juice and muddled mint brighten the drink, while vodka provides backbone. Triple sec balances the flavors and adds a touch of sweetness, and the Prosecco float gives it a fun, bubbly boost.  Its name reflects the origins of its ingredients. The Prosecco is, naturally, from Italy, and the Ciroc vodka is from a distillery in the south of France. The resulting cocktail is refined, refreshing, and the ultimate party pleaser.  For the younger set – Sprite with a lemon slice and mint leaf.

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces vodka
• 1 3/4 ounces triple sec
• 1 3/4 ounces lemon juice
• 3 mint sprigs
• Prosecco

Directions:

1. Add vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and mint sprigs into a mixing glass.
2. Muddle.
3. Add ice to the mixing glass.
4. Stir.
5. Strain into two serving glasses.
6. Top with Prosecco.

Serves:   2

Source:  Vinepair via Cathy Painter and Allison Painter