Prosecco-Mint Floats - Tanti Auguri, Terri!

When a foodie blogger pal Terri, of Love and Confections, asked for us to post recipes to help her celebrate her 30th birthday, my first thought: youngun'! My second thought: prosecco. My favorite celebration memories always involves Italian bubbles.

Here's what the rest of the crew brought to the party!

Hazelnut Macarons from Love and Confections
German Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Funfetti Milkshake from Our Life Tastes Good
Blackberry Ginger Mojitos from Take A Bite Out of Boca
Donuts from Macaroni and Cheesecake
Bacon Cheese Appetizer from It's Yummi!
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip from {i love} my disorganized life

I decided to add some gelato for a truly festive libation.

So, this is for you, Terri. Tanti auguri a te!

Ingredients

mint gelato
prosecco
fresh mint leaves

Procedure

I use a mini scoop so that it fits in a narrow flute. But you can use a spoon as well.

Place 1 or 2 scoops of gelato in the flute. Top with prosecco. Pour slowly so it doesn't overflow! Garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.

That's it. Hardly a recipe, I know. But it's easy and fabulously delicious. Note: you can get creative with this. When I was undecided about the flavor combination, I put the question out on social media. The array of answers I got was inspiring: white nectarine, mango, lemon, and more. I think summer stone fruit gelato would be wonderful. Think bellinis. But the mint was calling my name and I'm glad I tried it.

What flavor combination would you put in your flute?!

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