Dyngus Day doesn’t have a lot of cocktails associated with, and we wanted to use Krupnik to make a special drink in celebration. When we first tasted the sweetness of Krupnik, we quickly realized that it needed an acidic counterpoint to help with the sweetness. While most cocktails will call for citrus here, it’s worth remembering that wines contain a decent amount of acidity. If you make that wine sparkling, you get the added benefit of texture. These two elements of sparkling wine make it the perfect counterbalance to the luxurious sweetness and richness of Krupnik. Put them together, and enter the Krupnik Fizz.
Krupnik Fizz
The nose is a bit like Christmas, with plenty of honey, citrus, and spice. It opens warmly and richly on the palate, with notes of honey, vanilla laden pastry, baking spices, and bright lemon. Thanks to the sweetness, the baking spices verge into brown sugar and touches of cinnamon and allspice are quite open. The richness of the Krupnik and size of the bubbles end up producing an almost creamy mouthfeel.
Drink Notes & Recommendations
The Krupnik Fizz is a built drink, so please make sure you chill your ingredients prior to building. By starting with the Krupnik you can ensure the Prosecco can mix well with the Krupnik (instead of having the Krupnik sink through). Be aware it will foam heavily due to the sugar when you add it. Slow down your pour and top up as it recedes.
Finally, if you find the drink too sweet, feel free to add more Prosecco or reduce the Krupnik.
- Krupnik – Our recipe for Krupnik was easy to make, and could be customized to your preference. If you’re looking for alternatives, I’m aware of some commercially bottled Krupnik, but sadly I’ve never seen one in Ohio. I therefore can’t recommend a particular brand.
- Prosecco – We used Kirkland’s Asti here, which retails for about $7 a bottle. You could reasonably use any Cava or Prosecco so long as they’re dry. Adding more sweetness (sometimes labeled Sec or Ice) will only make this drink cloying.
- Glassware – Use a flute for the classiest presentation and the ability to concentrate the nose.
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