1 measure cognac
2 measures orange juice
2 measures grapefruit juice
Champagne or sparkling wine
As the
Halloween decorations come out of the attics and into the homes and yards, I
felt the need to drink a tasty, orange-flavored cocktail on my patio on this
warm autumn night. I dug around and found the perfect cocktail. It’s called the
PIZZETTI and it was created at a hotel in
Italy long ago. To make the PIZZETTI, put the first three ingredients listed
above into a cocktail shaker — the higher quality cognac the better — add ice,
shake and strain into a wine goblet or brandy bowl. You then top it off with
some champagne or sparkling wine, and enjoy.
The PIZZETTI, which means “little pizzas” in Italian,
is a charming and delicious cocktail that speaks to the power of cognac and
champagne. The cognac could scarcely be tasted, yet it gave the cocktail some
strength and “umph.” It is not a cocktail for brown liquor lovers, but it is for white wine and champagne
lovers. It tasted like a fruity, flavorful champagne. With its orange color, the
PIZZETTI reminded me of a strong Screwdriver
cocktail, though it packed a wallop that was more like a jackhammer. It’s
perfect for autumn; for when you want a “real” cocktail after a long week of work;
or for when you just can't decide between a cocktail or champagne.
Drink Up^
Cocktail Connie
Connie,
ReplyDeleteI love it! Anything Italian I love but this sounds great. A little prosecco at the end, vs. Champagne. Keep cooking up the cocktails! :) Guy Peluso